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Alfredo sauce vs. Pizza sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Alfredo sauce and Pizza sauce

  • Alfredo sauce has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Pizza sauce is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 97% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Sauce, pizza, canned, ready-to-serve.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +764.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Zinc +496%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +294.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 34% 15% 22% 32% 46% 7% 46% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +764.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Zinc +496%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +294.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.9

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.136
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 37% 0% 0% 39% 13% 39% 63% 31% 3% 48% 16%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 38% 16% 13% 27% 23% 32% 8% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.136

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +3060.9%
Contains more Carbs +321.7%
Contains more Other +650.8%
Contains more Water +4129.8%
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 8.66 g
Water: 86.71 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +3060.9%
Contains more Carbs +321.7%
Contains more Other +650.8%
Contains more Water +4129.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2865.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8597%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
45% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.461 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2865.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8597%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alfredo sauce Pizza sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfredo sauce Pizza sauce Opinion
Net carbs 34.52g 6.66g Alfredo sauce
Protein 15.32g 2.18g Alfredo sauce
Fats 36.35g 1.15g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 36.52g 8.66g Alfredo sauce
Calories 535kcal 54kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 5.4g 3.78g Pizza sauce
Fiber 2g 2g
Calcium 467mg 54mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg 0.9mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 415mg 50mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg 354mg Pizza sauce
Sodium 2590mg 348mg Pizza sauce
Zinc 1.49mg 0.25mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg 0.137mg Pizza sauce
Manganese 0.056mg 0.221mg Pizza sauce
Selenium 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 213IU 667IU Pizza sauce
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 11.3mg Pizza sauce
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.061mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.053mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 1.421mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.374mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.136mg Pizza sauce
Folate 4µg 10µg Pizza sauce
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.02µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Pizza sauce
Saturated Fat 13.18g 0.46g Pizza sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g 0.461g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 0.099g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Pizza sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Alfredo sauce
16%
Pizza sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
24%
Pizza sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2242mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/nutrients
  2. Pizza sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172880/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.