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

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A recap on differences between Spaghetti sauce and Sofrito sauce

  • Spaghetti sauce has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sofrito sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 24% more than Spaghetti sauce.
  • Spaghetti sauce has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, 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 less Sodium -48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +456%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +571.4%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 10% 11% 26% 77% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 36% 18% 60% 36% 150% 39% 56% 25% 0%
Contains less Sodium -48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +456%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +571.4%
Equal in Calcium - 20
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +506.7%
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%
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 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +506.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59.3%
Contains more Water +46%
Contains more Protein +966.7%
Contains more Fats +1922.2%
Contains more Other +84.8%
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 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 Carbs +59.3%
Contains more Water +46%
Contains more Protein +966.7%
Contains more Fats +1922.2%
Contains more Other +84.8%

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 Sofrito sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sofrito sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.7g 3.76g Spaghetti sauce
Protein 1.2g 12.8g Sofrito sauce
Fats 0.9g 18.2g Sofrito sauce
Carbs 8.7g 5.46g Spaghetti sauce
Calories 48kcal 237kcal Sofrito sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 4.7g Sofrito sauce
Fiber 1.7g Sofrito sauce
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Iron 0.9mg 0.94mg Sofrito sauce
Magnesium 13mg 25mg Sofrito sauce
Phosphorus 25mg 139mg Sofrito sauce
Potassium 292mg 401mg Sofrito sauce
Sodium 590mg 1145mg Spaghetti sauce
Zinc 0.21mg 1.41mg Sofrito sauce
Copper 0.165mg Sofrito sauce
Manganese 0.191mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin A 335IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin C 3.9mg 20.4mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.284mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.212mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B3 0.73mg 2.918mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B5 0.597mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.364mg Sofrito sauce
Folate 43µg Sofrito sauce
Saturated Fat 0.162g Sofrito sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g Spaghetti sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.51g Spaghetti sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti sauce Sofrito 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
33%
Sofrito sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Spaghetti sauce
42%
Sofrito sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
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 - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito 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. 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.