Hot sauce vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot sauce and tomatoes?
- Hot sauce is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, tomatoes are richer in vitamin A.
- Hot sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 115% more.
- Tomatoes contain 5 times less vitamin C than hot sauce. Hot sauce contains 74.8mg of vitamin C, while tomatoes contain 13.7mg.
- Tomatoes have less sodium.
We used Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types 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 IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132.7% |
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 | +446% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +331.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +229.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1349% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.3% |
~equal in
Water
~94.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.031g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2643mg | 5mg | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 74.8mg | 13.7mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.019mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 7.9µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 237mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 0.594mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.75g | 3.89g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.196g | 0.083g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.51g | 0.88g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.45g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.26g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
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
26%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 2638mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)