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Tomato sauce vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomato sauce and Cocktail sauce different?

  • Cocktail sauce is higher than Tomato sauce in Vitamin C.
  • Cocktail sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 42% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar.

Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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.
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Potassium - 309
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Potassium - 309
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.7%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.7%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +431.5%
Contains more Other +93.7%
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 Water +39%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +431.5%
Contains more Other +93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.81g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 1.2g 1.36g Cocktail sauce
Fats 0.3g 1.05g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 5.31g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 24kcal 124kcal Cocktail sauce
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g 11.83g Tomato sauce
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 14mg 26mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.96mg 0.83mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 27mg 30mg Cocktail sauce
Potassium 297mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 11mg 983mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.22mg 0.38mg Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.115mg 0.111mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg 0.148mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 0.6µg 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 435IU 359IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 18µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg 1.08mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.021mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.047mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.82mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.068mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.08mg Tomato sauce
Folate 9µg 17µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0g Tomato sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomato sauce Cocktail sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
14%
Tomato sauce
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 972mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.