Salsa cocktail vs Cocktail Sauce
Overall, Cocktail Sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Nutrient | Salsa cocktail | Cocktail Sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 430 kcal | 254 kcal |
| Fat | 41 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 2.3 g | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Additives | 6 | 6 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Soybeans | Eggs, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cocktail Sauce has 41% fewer calories (254 kcal vs 430 kcal).
- Cocktail Sauce has 44% less fat (23 g vs 41 g).
- Cocktail Sauce has 74% less saturated fat (1.5 g vs 5.8 g).
- Cocktail Sauce has 41% less sugar (7.1 g vs 12 g).
- Salsa cocktail has 34% less salt (2.3 g vs 3.5 g).
- Salsa cocktail has 54% more protein (1.3 g vs 0.6 g).
- Only Salsa cocktail lists: Soybeans.
- Only Cocktail Sauce lists: Mustard.
Ingredients
Salsa cocktail
Aceites vegetales 40% (girasol, soja), puré de tomate, azúcar, yema de _huevo_ pasteurizada, vinagre de vino, sal, almidón modificado de maíz, zumo de limón concentrado, estabilizantes (goma garrofín, goma guar, goma xantana, pectinas), conservador (sorbato potásico), aromas, antioxidante (EDTA de calcio y disodio).
Cocktail Sauce
Wasser, Rapsöl, Tomatenmark einfach konzentriert 7%, Zucker, Weingeistessig, modifizierte Stärke, Eigelb, Salz unjodiert, Gewürze (enthält Senfsaat), Weinbrand, Himbeersaftkonzentrat, Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl, Xanthan; Gewürzextrakte, Zitronenöl, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure, Milchsäure; Konservierungsstoff: Kaliumsorbat. Enthält Alkohol.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Salsa cocktail or Cocktail Sauce?
Overall, Cocktail Sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocktail Sauce has fewer calories: 254 kcal versus 430 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cocktail Sauce has less sugar: 7.1 g versus 12 g per 100 g.