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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.
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +294.6%
Contains more Calcium +764.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Zinc +496%
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 34% 15% 22% 32% 46% 7% 46% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +294.6%
Contains more Calcium +764.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Zinc +496%
Equal in Iron - 0.94

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.134
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 38% 16% 13% 27% 23% 32% 8% 3% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 37% 0% 0% 39% 13% 39% 63% 31% 3% 48% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.134

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4129.8%
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +3060.9%
Contains more Carbs +321.7%
Contains more Other +650.8%
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 Water +4129.8%
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +3060.9%
Contains more Carbs +321.7%
Contains more Other +650.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2865.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8597%
45% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.461 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2865.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 6.66g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Protein 2.18g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 1.15g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 8.66g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Calories 54kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 3.78g 5.4g Pizza sauce
Fiber 2g 2g
Calcium 54mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.9mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 50mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 354mg 254mg Pizza sauce
Sodium 348mg 2590mg Pizza sauce
Zinc 0.25mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.137mg 0.064mg Pizza sauce
Manganese 0.221mg 0.056mg Pizza sauce
Selenium 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 667IU 213IU Pizza sauce
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 11.3mg 0mg Pizza 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
Folate 10µg 4µg Pizza sauce
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 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

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza sauce Alfredo sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Pizza sauce
25%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Pizza sauce
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Pizza sauce
Pizza sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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.