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Indian masala vs. Sofrito sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Indian masala and Sofrito sauce

  • Indian masala contains less Vitamin C than Sofrito sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Sofrito sauce is 46% higher.
  • Sofrito sauce has 2 times less Fiber than Indian masala. Indian masala has 2.6g of Fiber, while Sofrito sauce has 1.7g.
  • Indian masala is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are SMART SOUP, Indian Bean Masala and Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe.

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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 less Sodium -92%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 38% 0% 0% 0% 12% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 36% 18% 60% 36% 150% 39% 56% 25% 0%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 0.94

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 68% 71% 49% 55% 36% 84% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +92.3%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Protein +287.9%
Contains more Fats +1968.2%
Contains more Other +280.4%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 1.02 g
13% 18% 5% 60% 4%
Protein: 12.8 g
Fats: 18.2 g
Carbs: 5.46 g
Water: 59.66 g
Other: 3.88 g
Contains more Carbs +92.3%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Protein +287.9%
Contains more Fats +1968.2%
Contains more Other +280.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Indian masala Sofrito sauce Opinion
Net carbs 7.9g 3.76g Indian masala
Protein 3.3g 12.8g Sofrito sauce
Fats 0.88g 18.2g Sofrito sauce
Carbs 10.5g 5.46g Indian masala
Calories 57kcal 237kcal Sofrito sauce
Sugar 2.3g Sofrito sauce
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Indian masala
Calcium 22mg 20mg Indian masala
Iron 1mg 0.94mg Indian masala
Magnesium 25mg Sofrito sauce
Phosphorus 139mg Sofrito sauce
Potassium 401mg Sofrito sauce
Sodium 92mg 1145mg Indian masala
Zinc 1.41mg Sofrito sauce
Copper 0.165mg Sofrito sauce
Manganese 0.191mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 20.4mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B1 0.284mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.212mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B3 2.918mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B5 0.597mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B6 0.364mg Sofrito sauce
Folate 43µg Sofrito sauce
Saturated Fat 0.18g Sofrito sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Indian masala Sofrito sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Indian masala
33%
Sofrito sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Indian masala
42%
Sofrito sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Indian masala
Indian masala contains less Sodium (difference - 1053mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Indian masala - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171181/nutrients
  2. Sofrito sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171174/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.