Pesto vs. Pizza sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pesto and Pizza sauce different?
- Pesto is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Pizza sauce is higher in Vitamin C.
- Pesto covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 51% more than Pizza sauce.
- Pesto contains 15 times more Saturated Fat than Pizza sauce. Pesto contains 7.07g of Saturated Fat, while Pizza sauce contains 0.46g.
Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated and Sauce, pizza, canned, ready-to-serve types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +123.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +432% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +446% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +165.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +131.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1252.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.83 g
Fats:
37.6 g
Carbs:
10.09 g
Water:
38.98 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
2.18 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
8.66 g
Water:
86.71 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +350.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3169.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +122.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
22.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.546 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.461 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.099 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4705.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6512.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 418kcal | 54kcal |
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| Protein | 9.83g | 2.18g |
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| Fats | 37.6g | 1.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.29g | 6.66g |
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| Carbs | 10.09g | 8.66g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 306mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 560mg | 354mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.9mg |
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| Sugar | 6.33g | 3.78g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.25mg |
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| Starch | 2.2g |
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| Phosphorus | 273mg | 50mg |
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| Sodium | 603mg | 348mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1544IU | 667IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 77µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.586mg | 0.221mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.717mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.523mg | 1.421mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.7mg | 0.374mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.133mg | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg |
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| Vitamin K | 151.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.398g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.07g | 0.46g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 22.155g | 0.461g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.546g | 0.099g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.058g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.783g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
75%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pesto is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pesto is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.