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Gatorade vs. Spaghetti sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gatorade and Spaghetti sauce

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B2, and Potassium in Spaghetti sauce is higher than in Gatorade.
  • Spaghetti sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 24% more than Gatorade.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gatorade is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. and USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned.

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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 0% 0.3% 1.3% 1.9% 2% 0.27% 4.3% 5.1% 1.7% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 6% 26% 34% 0% 5.7% 11% 77% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1846.7%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 4.1% 3.3% 5.1% 0% 0.5% 0% 0%
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 13% 20% 0% 0% 7.5% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +875%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 93.38 g
Other: 0.19 g
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1005.3%
~equal in Water ~87.1g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 41% 34% 4% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 2.19 g
Fructose: 1.82 g
Lactose: 0.2 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 43% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 2 g
Fructose: 1.8 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0.9g
~equal in Glucose ~2g
~equal in Fructose ~1.8g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gatorade Spaghetti sauce Opinion
Calories 26kcal 48kcal Spaghetti sauce
Protein 0g 1.2g Spaghetti sauce
Fats 0g 0.9g Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Net carbs 6.43g 8.7g Spaghetti sauce
Carbs 6.43g 8.7g Spaghetti sauce
Magnesium 0mg 13mg Spaghetti sauce
Calcium 1mg 20mg Spaghetti sauce
Potassium 15mg 292mg Spaghetti sauce
Iron 0.05mg 0.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 5.24g 4.7g Spaghetti sauce
Copper 0.006mg Gatorade
Zinc 0.01mg 0.21mg Spaghetti sauce
Phosphorus 10mg 25mg Spaghetti sauce
Sodium 39mg 590mg Gatorade
Vitamin A 0IU 335IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Spaghetti sauce
Manganese 0.013mg Gatorade
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.03mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.12mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.73mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Gatorade
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.06mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin K 0.2µg Gatorade
Saturated Fat 0g 0.162g Gatorade
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.21g Spaghetti sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.51g Spaghetti sauce
Fructose 1.82g 1.8g Gatorade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gatorade Spaghetti sauce
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
1%
Gatorade
7%
Spaghetti sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Gatorade
17%
Spaghetti sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gatorade
Gatorade contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gatorade
Gatorade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
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 ($)
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. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/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.