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Alfredo sauce vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alfredo sauce and Beef noodle soup different?

  • Alfredo sauce has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3 than Beef noodle soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Alfredo sauce is 98% higher.
  • Alfredo sauce contains 58 times more Calcium than Beef noodle soup. While Alfredo sauce contains 467mg of Calcium, Beef noodle soup contains only 8mg.
  • Beef noodle soup has less Saturated Fat.

Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water are the varieties used 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 +5737.5%
Contains more Iron +113.6%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2084.2%
Contains more Potassium +535%
Contains more Zinc +140.3%
Contains more Selenium +210%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +94.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 17% 3% 9% 4% 43% 17% 20% 15% 17%
Contains more Calcium +5737.5%
Contains more Iron +113.6%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2084.2%
Contains more Potassium +535%
Contains more Zinc +140.3%
Contains more Selenium +210%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +94.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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 A +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +268%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1205%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 37% 0% 0% 39% 13% 39% 63% 31% 3% 48% 16%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 10% 0% 1% 7% 6% 8% 5% 4% 6% 10% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +268%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1205%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +693.8%
Contains more Fats +2855.3%
Contains more Carbs +920.1%
Contains more Other +787.3%
Contains more Water +4395.6%
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +693.8%
Contains more Fats +2855.3%
Contains more Carbs +920.1%
Contains more Other +787.3%
Contains more Water +4395.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2661.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4315.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
40% 43% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.195 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2661.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4315.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfredo sauce Beef noodle soup Opinion
Net carbs 34.52g 3.28g Alfredo sauce
Protein 15.32g 1.93g Alfredo sauce
Fats 36.35g 1.23g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 36.52g 3.58g Alfredo sauce
Calories 535kcal 34kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 5.4g 1.03g Beef noodle soup
Fiber 2g 0.3g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 467mg 8mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg 0.44mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 32mg 3mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 415mg 19mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg 40mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 2590mg 325mg Beef noodle soup
Zinc 1.49mg 0.62mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg 0.06mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg 0.109mg Beef noodle soup
Selenium 9.3µg 3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 213IU 101IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 5µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.5mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.028mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.024mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 0.425mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.08mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.015mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg 8µg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.08µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg 0.8µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 56mg 2mg Beef noodle soup
Saturated Fat 13.18g 0.455g Beef noodle soup
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g 0.495g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 0.195g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alfredo sauce Beef noodle soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Alfredo sauce
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
14%
Beef noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.725g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/nutrients
  2. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.