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

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Summary of differences between Spaghetti sauce and Alfredo sauce

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 in Alfredo sauce is higher than in Spaghetti sauce.
  • Alfredo sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 87% more than Spaghetti sauce.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spaghetti sauce is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned and Sauce, alfredo mix, dry.

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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.
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
2
:
8
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Calcium +2235%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1560%
Contains more Zinc +609.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Spaghetti sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 10% 11% 26% 77% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Alfredo sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Calcium +2235%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1560%
Contains more Zinc +609.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.94

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.
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
3
:
8
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Alfredo sauce
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
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:
4
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains more Water +4148.8%
Contains more Protein +1176.7%
Contains more Fats +3938.9%
Contains more Carbs +319.8%
Contains more Other +364.8%
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
Alfredo sauce
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
Contains more Water +4148.8%
Contains more Protein +1176.7%
Contains more Fats +3938.9%
Contains more Carbs +319.8%
Contains more Other +364.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
1
:
2
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6409%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1588.2%
Spaghetti sauce
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.51 g
Alfredo sauce
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6409%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1588.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti sauce Alfredo sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.7g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Protein 1.2g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 0.9g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 8.7g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Calories 48kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 4.7g 5.4g Spaghetti sauce
Fiber 2g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 20mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.9mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 25mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 292mg 254mg Spaghetti sauce
Sodium 590mg 2590mg Spaghetti sauce
Zinc 0.21mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg Alfredo sauce
Selenium 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 335IU 213IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 3.9mg 0mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.054mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B3 0.73mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Spaghetti sauce
Saturated Fat 0.162g 13.18g Spaghetti sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.51g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spaghetti sauce Alfredo 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
8%
Spaghetti sauce
25%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Spaghetti sauce
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2000mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.