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Ketchup vs. Worcestershire sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ketchup and Worcestershire sauce?

  • Ketchup is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E, yet Worcestershire sauce is richer in Iron, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Worcestershire sauce's daily need coverage for Iron is 62% higher.

We used Catsup and Sauce, worcestershire types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 4.5% 25% 13% 28% 4.6% 11% 118% 11% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 32% 71% 199% 67% 5.2% 26% 128% 0% 2.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +613.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.7%
Contains more IronIron +1414.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Sodium ~980mg

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 14% 32% 29% 0% 2.8% 38% 27% 2.8% 36% 0% 7.5% 6.8% 6.8%
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 43% 4.7% 1.6% 0% 18% 30% 13% 0% 0% 0% 2.5% 6% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +567.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +363%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +536.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 69% 3%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 27.4 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 2.95 g
19% 79% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 19.46 g
Water: 78.54 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +47.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ketchup Worcestershire sauce Opinion
Calories 101kcal 78kcal Ketchup
Protein 1.04g 0g Ketchup
Fats 0.1g 0g Ketchup
Vitamin C 4.1mg 13mg Worcestershire sauce
Net carbs 27.1g 19.46g Ketchup
Carbs 27.4g 19.46g Ketchup
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Calcium 15mg 107mg Worcestershire sauce
Potassium 281mg 800mg Worcestershire sauce
Iron 0.35mg 5.3mg Worcestershire sauce
Sugar 21.27g 10.03g Worcestershire sauce
Fiber 0.3g 0g Ketchup
Copper 0.085mg 0.2mg Worcestershire sauce
Zinc 0.17mg 0.19mg Worcestershire sauce
Phosphorus 26mg 60mg Worcestershire sauce
Sodium 907mg 980mg Ketchup
Vitamin A 527IU 79IU Ketchup
Vitamin A 26µg 5µg Ketchup
Vitamin E 1.46mg 0.08mg Ketchup
Manganese 0.084mg Ketchup
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Ketchup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.07mg Worcestershire sauce
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.13mg Ketchup
Vitamin B3 1.434mg 0.7mg Ketchup
Vitamin B5 0.047mg Ketchup
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0mg Ketchup
Vitamin K 3µg 1µg Ketchup
Folate 9µg 8µg Ketchup
Choline 12.5mg 2.7mg Ketchup
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0g Worcestershire sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0g Ketchup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0g Ketchup
Tryptophan 0.005mg Ketchup
Threonine 0.019mg Ketchup
Isoleucine 0.014mg Ketchup
Leucine 0.021mg Ketchup
Lysine 0.023mg Ketchup
Methionine 0.005mg Ketchup
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Ketchup
Valine 0.014mg Ketchup
Histidine 0.013mg Ketchup
Fructose 8.72g Ketchup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ketchup Worcestershire 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
16%
Ketchup
9%
Worcestershire sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ketchup
54%
Worcestershire sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ketchup
Ketchup contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ketchup
Ketchup is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Ketchup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168556/nutrients
  2. Worcestershire sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171610/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.