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Sriracha vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sriracha and Alfredo sauce

  • Sriracha is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, however, Alfredo sauce is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 53% higher.
  • Sriracha has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, hot chile, sriracha 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 11% 5.4% 28% 62% 20% 6.5% 20% 277% 19% 2.2%
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 +26.4%
Contains more IronIron +74.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2494.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +520.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +802.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2225%
~equal in Copper ~0.064mg

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 90% 154% 96% 0% 19% 51% 23% 23% 105% 0% 27% 17% 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% 13% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1108.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 72% 6%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 19.16 g
Water: 71.84 g
Other: 6.14 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 +3404.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +693.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3808.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.6%
Contains more OtherOther +59%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sriracha Alfredo sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sriracha Alfredo sauce Opinion
Calories 93kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Protein 1.93g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 0.93g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 26.9mg 0mg Sriracha
Net carbs 16.96g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 19.16g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 56mg Sriracha
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Calcium 18mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 321mg 254mg Sriracha
Iron 1.64mg 0.94mg Sriracha
Sugar 15.11g 5.4g Alfredo sauce
Fiber 2.2g 2g Sriracha
Copper 0.06mg 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Zinc 0.24mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 46mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 2124mg 2590mg Sriracha
Vitamin A 2574IU 213IU Sriracha
Vitamin A 129µg 54µg Sriracha
Vitamin E 4.8mg 1.84mg Sriracha
Manganese 0.146mg 0.056mg Sriracha
Selenium 0.4µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.054mg Sriracha
Vitamin B3 1.248mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.455mg 0.134mg Sriracha
Vitamin B12 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 10.9µg 6.2µg Sriracha
Folate 22µg 4µg Sriracha
Saturated Fat 13.18g Sriracha
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g Alfredo sauce
Fructose 8.16g Sriracha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sriracha 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
47%
Sriracha
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Sriracha
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sriracha
Sriracha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sriracha
Sriracha contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sriracha
Sriracha is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.71g)
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. Sriracha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171186/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.