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Alfredo sauce vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Alfredo sauce and Broth

  • Alfredo sauce is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5, while Broth is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 925% more than Alfredo sauce.
  • Alfredo sauce has 17 times more Zinc than Broth. Alfredo sauce has 1.49mg of Zinc, while Broth has 0.09mg.
  • Broth is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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.
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
5
:
5
Broth
Broth
Contains more Calcium +149.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +1555.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +167.9%
Contains more Selenium +201.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Alfredo sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains more Calcium +149.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +1555.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +167.9%
Contains more Selenium +201.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.03

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.
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
7
:
5
Broth
Broth
Contains more Vitamin A +10550%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +700%
Alfredo sauce
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%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10550%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
2
:
3
Broth
Broth
Contains more Fats +161.9%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +403.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.66
Alfredo sauce
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
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more Fats +161.9%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +403.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
2
:
1
Broth
Broth
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Alfredo sauce
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%

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 Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfredo sauce Broth Opinion
Net carbs 34.52g 18.01g Alfredo sauce
Protein 15.32g 16.66g Broth
Fats 36.35g 13.88g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 36.52g 18.01g Alfredo sauce
Calories 535kcal 267kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 5.4g 17.36g Alfredo sauce
Fiber 2g 0g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 467mg 187mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg 1.03mg Broth
Magnesium 32mg 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 415mg 166mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg 309mg Broth
Sodium 2590mg 23875mg Alfredo sauce
Zinc 1.49mg 0.09mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg 0mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg 0.15mg Broth
Selenium 9.3µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 213IU 2IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.46mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.1mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.6mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.1mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg 32µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg 0µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 56mg 13mg Broth
Saturated Fat 13.18g 3.43g Broth
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g 5.36g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 4.48g Alfredo sauce

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Broth
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
25%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 21285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.