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Sofrito sauce vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sofrito sauce and pesto different?

  • Sofrito sauce is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while pesto is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Pesto covers your daily need for vitamin B2 39% more than sofrito sauce.
  • Pesto is lower in sodium.

Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 92% 49% 21% 27% 36% 117% 79% 76% 0%
Contains more IronIron +64.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1430%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.33mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
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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% 93% 145% 0% 43% 165% 9.8% 102% 31% 0% 378% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
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10% 38% 10% 39% 4%
Protein: 9.83 g
Fats: 37.6 g
Carbs: 10.09 g
Water: 38.98 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more WaterWater +53.1%
Contains more FatsFats +106.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.8%
~equal in Other ~3.5g

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 Pesto
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sofrito sauce Pesto Opinion
Calories 237kcal 418kcal Pesto
Protein 12.8g 9.83g Sofrito sauce
Fats 18.2g 37.6g Pesto
Vitamin C 20.4mg 0mg Sofrito sauce
Net carbs 3.76g 8.29g Pesto
Carbs 5.46g 10.09g Pesto
Magnesium 25mg 47mg Pesto
Calcium 20mg 306mg Pesto
Potassium 401mg 560mg Pesto
Iron 0.94mg 0.57mg Sofrito sauce
Sugar 6.33g Sofrito sauce
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Pesto
Copper 0.165mg 0.08mg Sofrito sauce
Zinc 1.41mg 1.33mg Sofrito sauce
Starch 2.2g Pesto
Phosphorus 139mg 273mg Pesto
Sodium 1145mg 603mg Pesto
Vitamin A 1544IU Pesto
Vitamin A 77µg Pesto
Vitamin E 7.27mg Pesto
Manganese 0.191mg 0.586mg Pesto
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.17mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.717mg Pesto
Vitamin B3 2.918mg 0.523mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B5 0.597mg 1.7mg Pesto
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.133mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin K 151.1µg Pesto
Folate 43µg 16µg Sofrito sauce
Trans Fat 0.398g Sofrito sauce
Saturated Fat 7.07g Sofrito sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 22.155g Pesto
Polyunsaturated fat 6.546g Pesto
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Pesto
Omega-3 - ALA 1.268g Pesto
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pesto
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Pesto
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.058g Pesto
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Pesto
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.021g Pesto
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.783g Pesto

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sofrito sauce Pesto
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
75%
Pesto
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Sofrito sauce
53%
Pesto

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pesto
Pesto contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Pesto - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171579/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.