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Wheat vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wheat and Cocktail sauce?

  • Wheat is richer than Cocktail sauce in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for Selenium is 159% more.
  • Wheat has 20 times more Manganese than Cocktail sauce. While Wheat has 3.012mg of Manganese, Cocktail sauce has only 0.148mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wheat is lower.

We used Wheat, durum and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve types 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 Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +324.1%
Contains more Magnesium +747.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1593.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +994.7%
Contains more Copper +398.2%
Contains more Manganese +1935.1%
Contains more Selenium +3963.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +324.1%
Contains more Magnesium +747.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1593.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +994.7%
Contains more Copper +398.2%
Contains more Manganese +1935.1%
Contains more Selenium +3963.6%

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 B1 +1895.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +721.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more Folate +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 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 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1895.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +721.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more Folate +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +905.9%
Contains more Fats +135.2%
Contains more Carbs +152.1%
Contains more Water +500.3%
Contains more Other +107.9%
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +905.9%
Contains more Fats +135.2%
Contains more Carbs +152.1%
Contains more Water +500.3%
Contains more Other +107.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 26.42g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 1.36g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 1.05g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 28.22g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 124kcal Wheat
Sugar 11.83g Wheat
Fiber 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 34mg 26mg Wheat
Iron 3.52mg 0.83mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 17mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 30mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 309mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 983mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.38mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.111mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.148mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 2.2µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.021mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.047mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0.82mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.068mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.08mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 17µg Wheat
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Cocktail sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 981mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.