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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 RAE, 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 Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Iron +4050%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +1187.5%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +593.8%
Contains more Manganese +3600%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Iron +4050%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +1187.5%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +593.8%
Contains more Manganese +3600%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Calcium - 26

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.
Butter
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Contains more Vitamin A +596.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2566.7%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +596.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2566.7%
Contains more Folate +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +7624.8%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Carbs +46933.3%
Contains more Water +266.1%
Contains more Other +9150%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Fats +7624.8%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Carbs +46933.3%
Contains more Water +266.1%
Contains more Other +9150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 0.85g 1.36g Cocktail sauce
Fats 81.11g 1.05g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 717kcal 124kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 11.83g Butter
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 24mg 26mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.02mg 0.83mg Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 2mg 17mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 24mg 30mg Cocktail sauce
Potassium 24mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 11mg 983mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 0.38mg Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.016mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.004mg 0.148mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 1µg 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 2499IU 359IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 18µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.08mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.021mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.047mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.068mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.08mg Cocktail sauce
Folate 3µg 17µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg 4.4µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 50.489g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 0g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter Cocktail sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
21%
Butter
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
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.

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients
  2. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.