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Spread vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Spread and Barbecue sauce

  • Spread has more Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Barbecue sauce is higher in Potassium.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 12% more than Spread.
  • Barbecue sauce contains 93 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Spread. Spread contains 7.6g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Barbecue sauce contains 0.082g.
  • Barbecue sauce has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 -26.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1833.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1833.3%

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.
Spread
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +1904%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1904%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2614.3%
Contains more Water +47.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +48.3%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Fats +2614.3%
Contains more Water +47.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +48.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9168.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3840.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9168.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3840.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread Barbecue sauce
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 Spread Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0g 0.82g Barbecue sauce
Fats 17.1g 0.63g Spread
Carbs 0g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 158kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 0g 33.24g Spread
Fiber 0g 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 33mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.64mg Barbecue sauce
Magnesium 13mg Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 0mg 20mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 12mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 755mg 1027mg Spread
Zinc 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 4489IU 224IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.8mg Spread
Vitamin C 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 2µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin K 12.3µg 1.8µg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g 0g Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 2.22g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 0.082g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.101g Spread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spread Barbecue 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
28%
Spread
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue 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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.