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Wasabi vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wasabi and Barbecue sauce

  • Wasabi is richer than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Potassium, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Wasabi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 46% more than Barbecue sauce.
  • Wasabi has 10 times more Zinc than Barbecue sauce. Wasabi has 1.62mg of Zinc, while Barbecue sauce has 0.17mg.
  • Wasabi is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wasabi, root, raw and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 Calcium +287.9%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +430.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +144.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +852.9%
Contains more Copper +115.3%
Contains more Manganese +210.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Calcium +287.9%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +430.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +144.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +852.9%
Contains more Copper +115.3%
Contains more Manganese +210.3%

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.
Wasabi
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Contains more Vitamin C +6883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +469.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +540%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
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 +6883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +469.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +540%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +485.4%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +73.2%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.63
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 Protein +485.4%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +73.2%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.63

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 15.74g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 4.8g 0.82g Wasabi
Fats 0.63g 0.63g
Carbs 23.54g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 109kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g Wasabi
Fiber 7.8g 0.9g Wasabi
Calcium 128mg 33mg Wasabi
Iron 1.03mg 0.64mg Wasabi
Magnesium 69mg 13mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 80mg 20mg Wasabi
Potassium 568mg 232mg Wasabi
Sodium 17mg 1027mg Wasabi
Zinc 1.62mg 0.17mg Wasabi
Copper 0.155mg 0.072mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.391mg 0.126mg Wasabi
Selenium 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 35IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 41.9mg 0.6mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.023mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.056mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 0.597mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.164mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.075mg Wasabi
Folate 18µg 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin K 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 0.045g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 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
Wasabi Barbecue sauce
Low Fats diet Equal
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
25%
Wasabi
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.