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Pizza sauce vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pizza sauce and Alfredo sauce

  • Pizza sauce has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Alfredo sauce is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 97% more.
  • Pizza sauce contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, pizza, canned, ready-to-serve and Sauce, alfredo mix, dry.

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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 15% 16% 31% 34% 46% 6.8% 21% 45% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 140% 22% 35% 21% 41% 178% 338% 7.3% 51%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +764.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +496%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730%
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg

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 38% 40% 0% 0% 15% 12% 27% 22% 31% 2.5% 0% 7.5% 0%
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 0% 13% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +213.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.054mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.134mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 8.66 g
Water: 86.71 g
Other: 1.3 g
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
Contains more WaterWater +4129.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +602.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3060.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.7%
Contains more OtherOther +650.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.461 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.099 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2865.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8597%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza sauce Alfredo sauce Opinion
Calories 54kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Protein 2.18g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 1.15g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 11.3mg 0mg Pizza sauce
Net carbs 6.66g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 8.66g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Pizza sauce
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Calcium 54mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 354mg 254mg Pizza sauce
Iron 0.9mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Sugar 3.78g 5.4g Pizza sauce
Fiber 2g 2g
Copper 0.137mg 0.064mg Pizza sauce
Zinc 0.25mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 50mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 348mg 2590mg Pizza sauce
Vitamin A 667IU 213IU Pizza sauce
Vitamin A 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.221mg 0.056mg Pizza sauce
Selenium 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.054mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 1.421mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.134mg Pizza sauce
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Folate 10µg 4µg Pizza sauce
Saturated Fat 0.46g 13.18g Pizza sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.461g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza sauce Alfredo sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pizza sauce
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Pizza sauce
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce 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.

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. Pizza sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172880/nutrients
  2. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.