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Spread vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spread and cocktail sauce

  • Spread has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, cocktail sauce has more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for spread is 47% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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.
Spread
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +340.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +469.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.83mg
~equal in Sodium ~983mg

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.
Spread
10
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +719%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +532.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +466.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +463.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1551.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.3%
Contains more OtherOther +33.1%
~equal in Water ~65.67g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Saturated fat 5.977g 0g 27%
Fats 17.34g 1.05g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 0g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0g 17%
Selenium 9.7µg 2.2µg 14%
Protein 7.66g 1.36g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.021mg 13%
Choline 62.3mg 11mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.068mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.047mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.82mg 6%
Calories 235kcal 124kcal 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g 6%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.38mg 6%
Potassium 110mg 309mg 6%
Carbs 11.94g 28.22g 5%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.148mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 1.08mg 4%
Folate 2µg 17µg 4%
Phosphorus 59mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Copper 0.13mg 0.111mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin A 26µg 18µg 1%
Sodium 1013mg 983mg 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 26.42g N/A
Iron 0.79mg 0.83mg 0%
Sugar 0g 11.83g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Cocktail sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Spread
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/nutrients
  2. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.