Cocktail sauce vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cocktail sauce and fast food different?
- Fast food is higher than cocktail sauce in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and folate.
- Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than cocktail sauce.
- Cocktail sauce contains 3 times more sodium than fast food. Cocktail sauce contains 983mg of sodium, while fast food contains 331mg.
Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types were 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +56.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +563.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +346.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +822.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1409.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +672.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +585% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +679.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +370.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +212.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1114.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1043.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 20.3µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.82mg | 5.617mg | 30% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 16.52g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 3.06mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 983mg | 331mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.317mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.047mg | 0.363mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.493g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 2.52mg | 19% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 12.01g | 17% |
| Folate | 17µg | 80µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 134mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.835g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.68g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.212mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.148mg | 0.357mg | 9% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 297kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.53mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.08mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11mg | 34.4mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 309mg | 197mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 31.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.83g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
12%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)