Pesto vs. Sriracha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pesto and Sriracha?
- Pesto is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin E , yet Sriracha is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Pesto's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 117% more.
- Pesto has 17 times more Calcium than Sriracha. While Pesto has 306mg of Calcium, Sriracha has only 18mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Pesto is lower.
We used Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated and Sauce, hot chile, sriracha 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +454.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +493.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +301.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.7% |
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 E Vitamin E | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +347.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1286.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +409.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3943% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2800% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| 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 | 93kcal |
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| Protein | 9.83g | 1.93g |
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| Fats | 37.6g | 0.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.29g | 16.96g |
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| Carbs | 10.09g | 19.16g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 306mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 560mg | 321mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 1.64mg |
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| Sugar | 6.33g | 15.11g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.24mg |
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| Starch | 2.2g |
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| Phosphorus | 273mg | 46mg |
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| Sodium | 603mg | 2124mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1544IU | 2574IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 77µg | 129µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.27mg | 4.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.586mg | 0.146mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.717mg | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.523mg | 1.248mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.7mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.133mg | 0.455mg |
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| Vitamin K | 151.1µg | 10.9µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 22µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.398g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.07g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 22.155g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.546g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 8.16g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sriracha is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.07g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pesto is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pesto contains less Sodium (difference - 1521mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pesto is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
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.