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

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How are Tartar sauce and Alfredo sauce different?

  • Tartar sauce is higher in Vitamin K, however, Alfredo sauce is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Alfredo sauce is 84% higher.
  • Tartar sauce contains 8 times more Vitamin K than Alfredo sauce. While Tartar sauce contains 50.4µg of Vitamin K, Alfredo sauce contains only 6.2µg.
  • Tartar sauce has less Sodium.

Sauce, tartar, ready-to-serve and Sauce, alfredo mix, dry are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -74.2%
Contains more Manganese +91.1%
Contains more Calcium +1696.2%
Contains more Iron +276%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2341.2%
Contains more Potassium +273.5%
Contains more Zinc +1141.7%
Contains more Copper +178.3%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 10% 5% 8% 6% 87% 4% 8% 14% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Manganese +91.1%
Contains more Calcium +1696.2%
Contains more Iron +276%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2341.2%
Contains more Potassium +273.5%
Contains more Zinc +1141.7%
Contains more Copper +178.3%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +712.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1800%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.84
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 34% 0% 8% 4% 7% 2% 5% 11% 4% 3% 126%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +712.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1800%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.84

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3168.3%
Contains more Protein +1432%
Contains more Fats +117.7%
Contains more Carbs +174.6%
Contains more Other +388%
17% 13% 67% 2%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 16.7 g
Carbs: 13.3 g
Water: 67 g
Other: 2 g
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 +3168.3%
Contains more Protein +1432%
Contains more Fats +117.7%
Contains more Carbs +174.6%
Contains more Other +388%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +279.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.61
21% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 3.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.605 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.044 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +279.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.61

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tartar sauce Alfredo sauce Opinion
Net carbs 12.8g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Protein 1g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 16.7g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 13.3g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Calories 211kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 4.25g 5.4g Tartar sauce
Fiber 0.5g 2g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 26mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.25mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 6mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 17mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 68mg 254mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 667mg 2590mg Tartar sauce
Zinc 0.12mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.023mg 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.107mg 0.056mg Tartar sauce
Selenium 0.9µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 165IU 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.68mg 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin D 2IU Tartar sauce
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Tartar sauce
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.054mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 0.073mg 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 5µg 4µg Tartar sauce
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 50.4µg 6.2µg Tartar sauce
Cholesterol 7mg 56mg Tartar sauce
Saturated Fat 3.333g 13.18g Tartar sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.011g 0g Tartar sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.605g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 9.044g 8.61g Tartar sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tartar sauce Alfredo 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
18%
Tartar sauce
25%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tartar sauce
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tartar sauce
Tartar sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tartar sauce
Tartar sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1923mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tartar sauce
Tartar sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tartar sauce
Tartar sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.847g)
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 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. Tartar sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171826/nutrients
  2. 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.