Nectarine vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Nectarine and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nectarine
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nectarine and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and nectarine are high in potassium.
- Nectarine has 61% less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Nectarine has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ketchup is high in calories and nectarine has 56% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and nectarine has 44 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nectarine is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ketchup per calorie. Nectarine has a macronutrient ratio of 9:85:6 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nectarine | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 96% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nectarine has 61% less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nectarine has 467% more dietary fiber than ketchup - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and nectarine has 63% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and nectarine has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and nectarine contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and nectarine are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nectarine has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both nectarine and ketchup contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Nectarine | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ketchup has 150% more calcium than nectarine - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and nectarine has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and nectarine contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Both ketchup and nectarine are high in potassium. Ketchup has 40% more potassium than nectarine - ketchup has 281mg of potassium per 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both nectarine and ketchup contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Nectarine | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.69 mg | 0.86 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both nectarine and ketchup contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Nectarine | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 150 UG | 316 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 130 UG | 161 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both nectarine and ketchup contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Nectarine | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nectarine has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.111 G | 0.039 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or nectarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and nectarine has 60% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and nectarine has 44 calories.
Does ketchup or nectarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or nectarine contain more potassium?
Both ketchup and nectarine are high in potassium. Ketchup has 40% more potassium than nectarine - ketchup has 281mg of potassium in 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg of potassium.