Ketchup vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ketchup and barbecue sauce
- Barbecue sauce has less vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Barbecue sauce contains 2 times less vitamin B3 than ketchup. Ketchup contains 1.434mg of vitamin B3, while barbecue sauce contains 0.597mg.
- Ketchup has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Catsup and Sauce, barbecue.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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 | +583.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
27.4 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
2.95 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +530% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.8% |
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Other
~3.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +446.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.3 g
Glucose:
10.25 g
Fructose:
8.72 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
2.68 g
Glucose:
16.39 g
Fructose:
14.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +16.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +59.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +62.5% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sugar |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 8.72g | 14.17g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.434mg | 0.597mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 907mg | 1027mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.46mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 27.4g | 40.77g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.047mg | 0.164mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.126mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 232mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.5mg | 7.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 0.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.1g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.27g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.101g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | 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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7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ketchup is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ketchup contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ketchup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ketchup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 minerals?
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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.