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Taco sauce vs. Teriyaki sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between taco sauce and teriyaki sauce?

  • Taco sauce is richer in vitamin A, yet teriyaki sauce is richer in iron.
  • Teriyaki sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 131% higher.
  • Taco sauce contains less sugar.

We used PACE, Red Taco Sauce and Sauce, teriyaki, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 106% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 44% 7.5% 20% 64% 33% 2.7% 66% 500% 0% 6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 0% 0% 0% 7.5% 16% 24% 12% 23% 0% 0% 6% 11%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 85% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 12.5 g
Water: 85.3 g
Other: 2.2 g
6% 16% 68% 11%
Protein: 5.93 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 67.69 g
Other: 10.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more OtherOther +390.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco sauce Teriyaki sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 813mg 3833mg 131%
Phosphorus 154mg 22%
Iron 0mg 1.7mg 21%
Magnesium 61mg 15%
Protein 0g 5.93g 12%
Copper 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.27mg 8%
Potassium 225mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 4%
Choline 19.5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3%
Calcium 0mg 25mg 3%
Selenium 1.1µg 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Calories 50kcal 89kcal 2%
Zinc 0.1mg 1%
Carbs 12.5g 15.56g 1%
Fats 0g 0.02g 0%
Net carbs 12.5g 15.46g N/A
Sugar 6.25g 14.1g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco sauce Teriyaki 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
0%
Taco sauce
8%
Teriyaki sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Taco sauce
74%
Teriyaki sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Teriyaki sauce
Teriyaki sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teriyaki sauce
Teriyaki sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco sauce
Taco sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco sauce
Taco sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 3020mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Teriyaki sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171167/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.