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Minestrone vs. Pizza sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Minestrone and Pizza sauce

  • Pizza sauce has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber than Minestrone.
  • Pizza sauce's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 12% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +24%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +172.3%
Contains more Copper +168.6%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 34% 15% 22% 32% 46% 7% 46% 29% 0%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +24%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +172.3%
Contains more Copper +168.6%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +45.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +2160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 A +45.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +2160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +85.8%
Equal in Water - 86.71
Equal in Other - 1.3
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 +23.2%
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +85.8%
Equal in Water - 86.71
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
45% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.461 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Pizza sauce Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 6.66g Pizza sauce
Protein 1.77g 2.18g Pizza sauce
Fats 1.04g 1.15g Pizza sauce
Carbs 4.66g 8.66g Pizza sauce
Calories 34kcal 54kcal Pizza sauce
Sugar 3.78g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 2g Pizza sauce
Calcium 14mg 54mg Pizza sauce
Iron 0.38mg 0.9mg Pizza sauce
Magnesium 3mg 21mg Pizza sauce
Phosphorus 23mg 50mg Pizza sauce
Potassium 130mg 354mg Pizza sauce
Sodium 254mg 348mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 0.25mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg 0.137mg Pizza sauce
Manganese 0.152mg 0.221mg Pizza sauce
Vitamin A 970IU 667IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 0.5mg 11.3mg Pizza sauce
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.061mg Pizza sauce
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.053mg Pizza sauce
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.421mg Pizza sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.374mg Pizza sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.136mg Pizza sauce
Folate 15µg 10µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pizza sauce
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Pizza sauce
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.46g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.461g Pizza sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.099g Minestrone

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Minestrone Pizza sauce
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
9%
Minestrone
16%
Pizza sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
24%
Pizza sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.