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Chili sauce vs. Sofrito sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chili sauce and Sofrito sauce

  • Chili sauce has more Vitamin C, while Sofrito sauce has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Folate.
  • Sofrito sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 49% more than Chili sauce.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chili sauce is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, peppers, hot, chili, mature red, canned and Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe.

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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 Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.8%
Contains more Zinc +840%
Contains more Copper +89.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 9% 7% 50% 4% 5% 29% 0% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 36% 18% 60% 36% 150% 39% 56% 25% 0%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.8%
Contains more Zinc +840%
Contains more Copper +89.7%

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 C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +386.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +290.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 8% 0% 100% 3% 21% 12% 0% 33% 9% 0% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 68% 71% 49% 55% 36% 84% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +386.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +290.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +57.7%
Contains more Protein +1322.2%
Contains more Fats +2933.3%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Other +676%
4% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 94.1 g
Other: 0.5 g
13% 18% 5% 60% 4%
Protein: 12.8 g
Fats: 18.2 g
Carbs: 5.46 g
Water: 59.66 g
Other: 3.88 g
Contains more Water +57.7%
Contains more Protein +1322.2%
Contains more Fats +2933.3%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Other +676%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili sauce Sofrito sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 3.76g Sofrito sauce
Protein 0.9g 12.8g Sofrito sauce
Fats 0.6g 18.2g Sofrito sauce
Carbs 3.9g 5.46g Sofrito sauce
Calories 21kcal 237kcal Sofrito sauce
Sugar 2.55g Sofrito sauce
Fiber 0.7g 1.7g Sofrito sauce
Calcium 9mg 20mg Sofrito sauce
Iron 0.5mg 0.94mg Sofrito sauce
Magnesium 12mg 25mg Sofrito sauce
Phosphorus 16mg 139mg Sofrito sauce
Potassium 564mg 401mg Chili sauce
Sodium 25mg 1145mg Chili sauce
Zinc 0.15mg 1.41mg Sofrito sauce
Copper 0.087mg 0.165mg Sofrito sauce
Manganese 0.191mg Sofrito sauce
Selenium 0.2µg Chili sauce
Vitamin A 458IU Chili sauce
Vitamin A RAE 23µg Chili sauce
Vitamin E 0.36mg Chili sauce
Vitamin C 30mg 20.4mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.284mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.212mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 2.918mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B5 0.597mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.364mg Sofrito sauce
Folate 11µg 43µg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin K 6.7µg Chili sauce
Saturated Fat 0.08g Sofrito sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.411g Chili sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Chili sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chili sauce Sofrito 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
19%
Chili sauce
33%
Sofrito sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Chili sauce
42%
Sofrito sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1120mg)
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. Chili sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171604/nutrients
  2. Sofrito sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171174/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.