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Sriracha vs. Chili sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sriracha and Chili sauce

  • Sriracha has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Chili sauce is richer in Potassium.
  • Sriracha's daily need coverage for Sodium is 91% more.
  • Sriracha contains 13 times more Vitamin E than Chili sauce. Sriracha contains 4.8mg of Vitamin E , while Chili sauce contains 0.36mg.
  • Chili sauce contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, hot chile, sriracha and Sauce, peppers, hot, chili, mature red, 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +228%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Potassium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 62% 12% 20% 29% 278% 7% 20% 20% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 9% 7% 50% 4% 5% 29% 0% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +228%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Potassium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +45%

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 +462%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 155% 96% 0% 90% 20% 52% 24% 23% 105% 17% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 8% 0% 100% 3% 21% 12% 0% 33% 9% 0% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +462%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +391.3%
Contains more Other +1128%
Contains more Water +31%
2% 19% 72% 6%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 19.16 g
Water: 71.84 g
Other: 6.14 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 94.1 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +391.3%
Contains more Other +1128%
Contains more Water +31%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sriracha Chili sauce Opinion
Net carbs 16.96g 3.2g Sriracha
Protein 1.93g 0.9g Sriracha
Fats 0.93g 0.6g Sriracha
Carbs 19.16g 3.9g Sriracha
Calories 93kcal 21kcal Sriracha
Fructose 8.16g Sriracha
Sugar 15.11g 2.55g Chili sauce
Fiber 2.2g 0.7g Sriracha
Calcium 18mg 9mg Sriracha
Iron 1.64mg 0.5mg Sriracha
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Sriracha
Phosphorus 46mg 16mg Sriracha
Potassium 321mg 564mg Chili sauce
Sodium 2124mg 25mg Chili sauce
Zinc 0.24mg 0.15mg Sriracha
Copper 0.06mg 0.087mg Chili sauce
Manganese 0.146mg Sriracha
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Sriracha
Vitamin A 2574IU 458IU Sriracha
Vitamin A RAE 129µg 23µg Sriracha
Vitamin E 4.8mg 0.36mg Sriracha
Vitamin C 26.9mg 30mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.01mg Sriracha
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.09mg Sriracha
Vitamin B3 1.248mg 0.6mg Sriracha
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Sriracha
Vitamin B6 0.455mg 0.14mg Sriracha
Folate 22µg 11µg Sriracha
Vitamin K 10.9µg 6.7µg Sriracha
Saturated Fat 0.08g Sriracha
Monounsaturated Fat 0.411g Chili sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Chili sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sriracha Chili sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
50%
Sriracha
19%
Chili sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Sriracha
12%
Chili sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sriracha
Sriracha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sriracha
Sriracha is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sriracha
Sriracha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sriracha
Sriracha is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2099mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Sriracha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171186/nutrients
  2. Chili sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171604/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.