Hot sauce vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hot sauce and spaghetti different?
- Hot sauce is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, spaghetti is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for hot sauce is 115% higher.
- Spaghetti has less sodium.
Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +363.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +427.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +557.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2539.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1037.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +151.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1663.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +336.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2643mg | 1mg | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 74.8mg | 0mg | 83% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 26.4µg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.322mg | 12% |
| Protein | 0.51g | 5.8g | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 1.75g | 30.86g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.049mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 58mg | 7% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 158kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.196g | 0.326g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.45g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.26g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.027mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 2642mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.