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

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Differences between alfredo sauce and chili sauce

  • Alfredo sauce is higher in phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, chili sauce is richer in vitamin C.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 112% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, alfredo mix, dry 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 140% 22% 35% 21% 41% 178% 338% 7.3% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.7% 50% 19% 29% 4.1% 6.9% 3.3% 0% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5088.9%
Contains more IronIron +88%
Contains more ZincZinc +893.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2493.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 100% 7.7% 7.2% 0% 2.5% 21% 11% 0% 32% 0% 17% 8.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~6.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 94.1 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1602.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5958.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +836.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1852%
Contains more WaterWater +4490.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 39% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.61 g
14% 73% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3225.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11535.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfredo sauce Chili sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 2590mg 25mg 112%
Saturated fat 13.18g 0.08g 60%
Phosphorus 415mg 16mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 0.074g 57%
Fats 36.35g 0.6g 55%
Calcium 467mg 9mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 13.669g 0.411g 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 30mg 33%
Protein 15.32g 0.9g 29%
Calories 535kcal 21kcal 26%
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Selenium 9.3µg 0.2µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.01mg 12%
Zinc 1.49mg 0.15mg 12%
Carbs 36.52g 3.9g 11%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.36mg 10%
Potassium 254mg 564mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 0.6mg 9%
Iron 0.94mg 0.5mg 6%
Fiber 2g 0.7g 5%
Magnesium 32mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin A 54µg 23µg 3%
Copper 0.064mg 0.087mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.09mg 3%
Manganese 0.056mg 2%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Choline 6.1mg 1%
Net carbs 34.52g 3.2g N/A
Sugar 5.4g 2.55g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.14mg 0%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 6.7µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Chili sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Alfredo sauce
16%
Chili sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
12%
Chili sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.