Spaghetti sauce vs. Chili sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spaghetti sauce and chili sauce
- Spaghetti sauce contains less vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6 than chili sauce.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili sauce is 29% higher.
- Chili sauce has 24 times less sodium than spaghetti sauce. Spaghetti sauce has 590mg of sodium, while chili sauce has 25mg.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned and Sauce, peppers, hot, chili, mature red, canned.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +669.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
8.7 g
Water:
87.1 g
Other:
2.1 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
94.1 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +320% |
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Water
~94.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.162 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +589.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 30mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.087mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 292mg | 564mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.51g | 0.074g | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.8g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 8.7g | 3.9g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 23µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.73mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.21g | 0.411g | 1% |
| Calories | 48kcal | 21kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.7g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.7g | 2.55g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.162g | 0.08g | 0% |
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)