Butter vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between butter and cocktail sauce?
- Butter is richer in vitamin A and vitamin E, yet cocktail sauce is richer in vitamin C, copper, iron, potassium, and fiber.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 252% higher.
- Cocktail sauce contains less saturated fat.
We used Butter, without salt and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.
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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 SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1187.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4050% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +593.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +322.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +59.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1852.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +7624.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46933.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +266.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +9150% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 50.489g | 0g | 229% |
| Fats | 81.11g | 1.05g | 123% |
| Vitamin A | 684µg | 18µg | 74% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 0mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.43g | 0g | 59% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 983mg | 42% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 124kcal | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 0g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0.83mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 28.22g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 1.08mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 309mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Calcium | 24mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.06g | 11.83g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 972mg)
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.