Wasabi vs Sauce, horseradish
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Sauce, horseradish has more — 503 calories per 100 g against 292 for wasabi, a difference of 211 kcal (72% more). On protein it is Wasabi 2.2 g versus sauce, horseradish 1.1 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Wasabi | Sauce, horseradish | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 292 kcal | 503 kcal | 211 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Total fat | 10.9 g | 50.9 g | 40.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.0 g | 8.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 10.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Fibre | 6.1 g | 1.0 g | 5.1 g |
| Sugars | 13.2 g | 9.0 g | 4.2 g |
| Sodium | 3,390.0 mg | 730.0 mg | 2,660.0 mg |
| Potassium | 182.0 mg | 44.0 mg | 138.0 mg |
| Calcium | 41.0 mg | 12.0 mg | 29.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 17.0 µg | 17.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 50.0 mg | 50.0 mg |
| Water | 31.7 g | 35.8 g | 4.1 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.