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Alfredo sauce vs. Cream of mushroom soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Alfredo sauce and Cream of mushroom soup

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 in Alfredo sauce is higher than in Cream of mushroom soup.
  • Alfredo sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 98% more than Cream of mushroom soup.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 +6571.4%
Contains more Iron +944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +3358.3%
Contains more Potassium +719.4%
Contains more Zinc +2383.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +564.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
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% 4% 2% 6% 3% 45% 2% 6% 3% 8%
Contains more Calcium +6571.4%
Contains more Iron +944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +3358.3%
Contains more Potassium +719.4%
Contains more Zinc +2383.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +564.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%

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 +5225%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1814.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.8%
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 1% 5% 3% 0% 2% 2% 4% 5% 2% 1% 0% 24%
Contains more Vitamin A +5225%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1814.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2221.2%
Contains more Fats +1303.5%
Contains more Carbs +996.7%
Contains more Other +916.7%
Contains more Water +4410.2%
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% 3% 92%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 92.46 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +2221.2%
Contains more Fats +1303.5%
Contains more Carbs +996.7%
Contains more Other +916.7%
Contains more Water +4410.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2189.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
19% 24% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2189.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

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 Cream of mushroom soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfredo sauce Cream of mushroom soup Opinion
Net carbs 34.52g 3.03g Alfredo sauce
Protein 15.32g 0.66g Alfredo sauce
Fats 36.35g 2.59g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 36.52g 3.33g Alfredo sauce
Calories 535kcal 39kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 5.4g 0.2g Cream of mushroom soup
Fiber 2g 0.3g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 467mg 7mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg 0.09mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 32mg 2mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 415mg 12mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg 31mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 2590mg 340mg Cream of mushroom soup
Zinc 1.49mg 0.06mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg 0.016mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg 0.018mg Alfredo sauce
Selenium 9.3µg 1.4µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 213IU 4IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 1µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.24mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin D 4IU Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.006mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.008mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 0.169mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.072mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.007mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg 1µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg 9.6µg Cream of mushroom soup
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Cream of mushroom soup
Saturated Fat 13.18g 0.472g Cream of mushroom soup
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g 0.597g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 1.42g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Cream of mushroom soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Cream of mushroom soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
8%
Cream of mushroom soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.708g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cream of mushroom soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172915/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.