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Tomato soup vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomato soup and Barbecue sauce different?

  • Tomato soup has more Vitamin C than Barbecue sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Barbecue sauce is 37% higher.
  • Tomato soup contains 11 times more Vitamin C than Barbecue sauce. While Tomato soup contains 6.3mg of Vitamin C, Barbecue sauce contains only 0.6mg.
  • Tomato soup has less Sodium.

Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial and Sauce, barbecue are the varieties 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 Potassium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +148.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +148.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.1%

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 C +950%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +65.5%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +447.2%
Contains more Other +184.3%
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Water +65.5%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +447.2%
Contains more Other +184.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.2%
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato soup Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 6.95g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.71g 0.82g Barbecue sauce
Fats 0.21g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 7.45g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 32kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 4.03g 33.24g Tomato soup
Fiber 0.5g 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 8mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.29mg 0.64mg Barbecue sauce
Magnesium 7mg 13mg Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 15mg 20mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 275mg 232mg Tomato soup
Sodium 186mg 1027mg Tomato soup
Zinc 0.09mg 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.029mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.067mg 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 1.5µg 1.3µg Tomato soup
Vitamin A 192IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0.6mg Tomato soup
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.42mg 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 0µg 2µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.101g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato soup Barbecue 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
5%
Tomato soup
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Tomato soup
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 841mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue 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 ($)

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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.