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Hot sauce vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hot sauce and Spread

  • Hot sauce has less Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Spread.
  • Hot sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 82% more than Spread.
  • Hot sauce has 12 times more Potassium than Spread. While Hot sauce has 144mg of Potassium, Spread has only 12mg.
  • Spread has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +2671%
Contains more Vitamin E +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +2671%
Contains more Vitamin E +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +257%
Contains more Fats +4521.6%
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +257%
Contains more Fats +4521.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1930.6%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1930.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot sauce Spread Opinion
Net carbs 1.45g 0g Hot sauce
Protein 0.51g 0g Hot sauce
Fats 0.37g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 1.75g 0g Hot sauce
Calories 11kcal 158kcal Spread
Sugar 1.26g 0g Spread
Fiber 0.3g 0g Hot sauce
Calcium 8mg Hot sauce
Iron 0.48mg Hot sauce
Magnesium 5mg Hot sauce
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg Hot sauce
Potassium 144mg 12mg Hot sauce
Sodium 2643mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 0.11mg Hot sauce
Copper 0.028mg Hot sauce
Manganese 0.049mg Hot sauce
Vitamin A 162IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Hot sauce
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin C 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.036mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B2 0.082mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B3 0.254mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B6 0.157mg Hot sauce
Folate 6µg Hot sauce
Vitamin K 2.4µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.007mg Hot sauce
Threonine 0.019mg Hot sauce
Isoleucine 0.017mg Hot sauce
Leucine 0.027mg Hot sauce
Lysine 0.023mg Hot sauce
Methionine 0.006mg Hot sauce
Phenylalanine 0.016mg Hot sauce
Valine 0.022mg Hot sauce
Histidine 0.01mg Hot sauce
Trans Fat 2.45g Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 0.052g 2.22g Hot sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot sauce Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Hot sauce
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hot sauce
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 1888mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.