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Alfredo sauce vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Alfredo sauce and Chowder

  • Chowder has less Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Alfredo sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 100% more than Chowder.
  • Chowder contains 11 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Alfredo sauce. Alfredo sauce contains 13.669g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Chowder contains 1.27g.
  • Chowder has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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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 less Sodium -88.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%

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 +439.9%
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 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +439.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +394.2%
Contains more Fats +477%
Contains more Carbs +386.9%
Contains more Other +876%
Contains more Water +3904.9%
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
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +394.2%
Contains more Fats +477%
Contains more Carbs +386.9%
Contains more Other +876%
Contains more Water +3904.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +976.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +976.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

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 Chowder
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 Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 34.52g 6.6g Alfredo sauce
Protein 15.32g 3.1g Alfredo sauce
Fats 36.35g 6.3g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 36.52g 7.5g Alfredo sauce
Calories 535kcal 99kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 5.4g Chowder
Fiber 2g 0.9g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 467mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 2590mg 299mg Chowder
Zinc 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg Alfredo sauce
Selenium 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 213IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 58µg Chowder
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 56mg 11mg Chowder
Saturated Fat 13.18g 1.75g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g 1.27g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 1.9g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Chowder
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
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 2291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.