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Cocktail sauce vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cocktail sauce and icing

  • Cocktail sauce is higher in vitamin C, copper, iron, potassium, fiber, and vitamin A; however, icing is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin K.
  • Cocktail sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 35% higher.
  • Icing has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +808.8%
Contains more IronIron +418.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +442.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%

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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Icing
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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% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +542.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +195.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +335.8%
Contains more OtherOther +356.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1445.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.6%

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 Icing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocktail sauce Icing DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 7.951g 53%
Sodium 983mg 184mg 35%
Fats 1.05g 16.23g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.047mg 0.302mg 20%
Calories 124kcal 418kcal 15%
Saturated fat 0g 2.974g 14%
Carbs 28.22g 67.89g 13%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.86g 12%
Copper 0.111mg 0mg 12%
Potassium 309mg 34mg 8%
Iron 0.83mg 0.16mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 13µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.148mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 17mg 1mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.82mg 0.22mg 4%
Protein 1.36g 0g 3%
Vitamin E 1.08mg 1.53mg 3%
Zinc 0.38mg 0.07mg 3%
Phosphorus 30mg 18mg 2%
Folate 17µg 8µg 2%
Choline 11mg 2.3mg 2%
Calcium 26mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 67.89g N/A
Sugar 11.83g 63.1g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocktail sauce Icing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Cocktail sauce
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cocktail sauce
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.