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Sriracha vs. Sofrito sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sriracha and Sofrito sauce

  • Sriracha has more Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Sofrito sauce has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Sriracha covers your daily need of Sodium 43% more than Sofrito sauce.
  • Sriracha contains 2 times more Iron than Sofrito sauce. While Sriracha contains 1.64mg of Iron, Sofrito sauce contains only 0.94mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sofrito sauce is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, hot chile, sriracha 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 more Iron +74.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.1%
Contains more Zinc +487.5%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
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 6% 36% 18% 60% 36% 150% 39% 56% 25% 0%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.1%
Contains more Zinc +487.5%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%

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 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.212
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 0% 0% 0% 68% 71% 49% 55% 36% 84% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.212

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +250.9%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +58.2%
Contains more Protein +563.2%
Contains more Fats +1857%
2% 19% 72% 6%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 19.16 g
Water: 71.84 g
Other: 6.14 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 +250.9%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +58.2%
Contains more Protein +563.2%
Contains more Fats +1857%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sriracha Sofrito sauce Opinion
Net carbs 16.96g 3.76g Sriracha
Protein 1.93g 12.8g Sofrito sauce
Fats 0.93g 18.2g Sofrito sauce
Carbs 19.16g 5.46g Sriracha
Calories 93kcal 237kcal Sofrito sauce
Fructose 8.16g Sriracha
Sugar 15.11g Sofrito sauce
Fiber 2.2g 1.7g Sriracha
Calcium 18mg 20mg Sofrito sauce
Iron 1.64mg 0.94mg Sriracha
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Sofrito sauce
Phosphorus 46mg 139mg Sofrito sauce
Potassium 321mg 401mg Sofrito sauce
Sodium 2124mg 1145mg Sofrito sauce
Zinc 0.24mg 1.41mg Sofrito sauce
Copper 0.06mg 0.165mg Sofrito sauce
Manganese 0.146mg 0.191mg Sofrito sauce
Selenium 0.4µg Sriracha
Vitamin A 2574IU Sriracha
Vitamin A RAE 129µg Sriracha
Vitamin E 4.8mg Sriracha
Vitamin C 26.9mg 20.4mg Sriracha
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.284mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.212mg Sriracha
Vitamin B3 1.248mg 2.918mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.597mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B6 0.455mg 0.364mg Sriracha
Folate 22µg 43µg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin K 10.9µg Sriracha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sriracha Sofrito 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
33%
Sofrito sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Sriracha
42%
Sofrito sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 979mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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 ($)
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. Sriracha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171186/nutrients
  2. 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.