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Plum sauce vs. Spaghetti sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Plum sauce and Spaghetti sauce

  • Spaghetti sauce contains less Iron than Plum sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Plum sauce is 764% higher.
  • Spaghetti sauce has 2 times less Iron than Plum sauce. Plum sauce has 1.43mg of Iron, while Spaghetti sauce has 0.9mg.
  • Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, plum, ready-to-serve and USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned.

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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.
Plum sauce
Plum sauce
5
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5
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Sodium - 590
Plum sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 9% 10% 23% 71% 6% 27% 15% 3%
Spaghetti sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 10% 11% 26% 77% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Sodium - 590

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.
Plum sauce
Plum sauce
4
:
4
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +679.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Plum sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 2% 5% 20% 20% 4% 18% 5% 0% 0%
Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 14% 8% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +679.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum sauce
Plum sauce
2
:
3
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +392.1%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Water +62.2%
Contains more Other +35.5%
Plum sauce
43% 54%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 42.81 g
Water: 53.71 g
Other: 1.55 g
Spaghetti sauce
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +392.1%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Water +62.2%
Contains more Other +35.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum sauce
Plum sauce
2
:
1
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Plum sauce
99%
Saturated Fat: 153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.24 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Spaghetti sauce
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum sauce Spaghetti sauce Opinion
Net carbs 42.11g 8.7g Plum sauce
Protein 0.89g 1.2g Spaghetti sauce
Fats 1.04g 0.9g Plum sauce
Carbs 42.81g 8.7g Plum sauce
Calories 184kcal 48kcal Plum sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 4.7g Plum sauce
Fiber 0.7g Plum sauce
Calcium 12mg 20mg Spaghetti sauce
Iron 1.43mg 0.9mg Plum sauce
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Spaghetti sauce
Phosphorus 22mg 25mg Spaghetti sauce
Potassium 259mg 292mg Spaghetti sauce
Sodium 538mg 590mg Plum sauce
Zinc 0.19mg 0.21mg Spaghetti sauce
Copper 0.078mg Plum sauce
Manganese 0.114mg Plum sauce
Selenium 0.4µg Plum sauce
Vitamin A 43IU 335IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 17µg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.03mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B2 0.084mg 0.12mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B3 1.014mg 0.73mg Plum sauce
Vitamin B5 0.059mg Plum sauce
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.06mg Plum sauce
Folate 6µg Plum sauce
Saturated Fat 153g 0.162g Spaghetti sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.24g 0.21g Plum sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.51g Plum sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Plum sauce Spaghetti 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
6%
Plum sauce
8%
Spaghetti sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Plum sauce
17%
Spaghetti sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 152.838g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum sauce
Plum sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum sauce
Plum sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum sauce
Plum sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Plum sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172879/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.