Soups & sauces

Sauce, worcestershire

FDC 171610tbsp (17 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 27 · +17 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Sauce, worcestershire is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 27 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 16 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (29% DV), a good source of potassium (17% DV), a good source of vitamin c (14% DV). Most of its 77 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1300 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 19.2 g · 100%Fat 0 g · 0%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories77 kcal4%
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1300 mg57%
Carbohydrate19 g7%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars10 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium800 mg17%
Calcium107 mg8%
Iron5.3 mg29%
Magnesium13 mg3%
Vitamin C13 mg14%
Vitamin A5 µg1%
Vitamin E0.08 mg1%

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FDC 171610

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron29% DV
Potassium17% DV
Vitamin C14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density27 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g1300 vs 1030 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Sauce, plum, ready-to-serveDensity 29 vs 27Soup, egg drop, Chinese restaurantDensity 30 vs 27Sauce, homemade, white, mediumDensity 31 vs 27

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