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Cocktail sauce vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cocktail sauce and Butter?

  • Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Fiber, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 252% higher.
  • Butter contains less Sodium.

We used Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve and Butter, without salt 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 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%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
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%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Calcium - 24

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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Butter
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocktail sauce Butter
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 Cocktail sauce Butter Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 0.06g Cocktail sauce
Protein 1.36g 0.85g Cocktail sauce
Fats 1.05g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 28.22g 0.06g Cocktail sauce
Calories 124kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 11.83g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 26mg 24mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.83mg 0.02mg Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 17mg 2mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 30mg 24mg Cocktail sauce
Potassium 309mg 24mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 983mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.38mg 0.09mg Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.111mg 0.016mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.148mg 0.004mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 2.2µg 1µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 359IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 1.08mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.005mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B2 0.047mg 0.034mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B3 0.82mg 0.042mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.003mg Cocktail sauce
Folate 17µg 3µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 4.4µg 7µg 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 0mg 215mg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 50.489g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.01g 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
Cocktail sauce Butter
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cocktail sauce
4%
Butter

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