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

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Important differences between sofrito sauce and alfredo sauce

  • Sofrito sauce has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, and folate; however, alfredo sauce is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 63% more.
  • Sofrito sauce contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe 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 18% 6% 35% 35% 55% 38% 60% 149% 25% 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 +57.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2235%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.49mg

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 68% 0% 0% 0% 71% 49% 55% 36% 84% 0% 0% 32% 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% 18% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +975%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 18% 5% 60% 4%
Protein: 12.8 g
Fats: 18.2 g
Carbs: 5.46 g
Water: 59.66 g
Other: 3.88 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 +2810.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +99.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +568.9%
Contains more OtherOther +151.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sofrito 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 Sofrito sauce Alfredo sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 1145mg 2590mg 63%
Saturated fat 13.18g 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 57%
Calcium 20mg 467mg 45%
Phosphorus 139mg 415mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 13.669g 34%
Fats 18.2g 36.35g 28%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 0mg 23%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.134mg 18%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 16%
Calories 237kcal 535kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.054mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.156mg 11%
Copper 0.165mg 0.064mg 11%
Folate 43µg 4µg 10%
Carbs 5.46g 36.52g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.597mg 1.044mg 9%
Manganese 0.191mg 0.056mg 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Protein 12.8g 15.32g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.918mg 2.07mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 5%
Potassium 401mg 254mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 32mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 2g 1%
Zinc 1.41mg 1.49mg 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 34.52g N/A
Iron 0.94mg 0.94mg 0%
Sugar 5.4g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sofrito 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
30%
Sofrito sauce
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Sofrito sauce
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.18g)
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. Sofrito sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171174/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.