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Alfredo sauce vs. Indian masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Alfredo sauce and Indian masala

  • Alfredo sauce has more Calcium than Indian masala.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 109% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and SMART SOUP, Indian Bean Masala.

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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 +2022.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Equal in Iron - 1
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 7% 38% 0% 0% 0% 12% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2022.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Equal in Iron - 1

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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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +364.2%
Contains more Fats +4030.7%
Contains more Carbs +247.8%
Contains more Other +856.9%
Contains more Water +4012.2%
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% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +364.2%
Contains more Fats +4030.7%
Contains more Carbs +247.8%
Contains more Other +856.9%
Contains more Water +4012.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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 Indian masala
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 Indian masala Opinion
Net carbs 34.52g 7.9g Alfredo sauce
Protein 15.32g 3.3g Alfredo sauce
Fats 36.35g 0.88g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 36.52g 10.5g Alfredo sauce
Calories 535kcal 57kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 5.4g 2.3g Indian masala
Fiber 2g 2.6g Indian masala
Calcium 467mg 22mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg 1mg Indian masala
Magnesium 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 2590mg 92mg Indian masala
Zinc 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg Alfredo sauce
Selenium 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Alfredo sauce
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 0mg Indian masala
Saturated Fat 13.18g 0.18g Indian masala
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alfredo sauce Indian masala
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
0%
Indian masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
6%
Indian masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Indian masala
Indian masala contains less Sodium (difference - 2498mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13g)
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. Indian masala - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171181/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.