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Bisque vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bisque and Cheese sauce different?

  • Cheese sauce is higher than Bisque in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 121% more than Bisque.
  • Bisque is lower in Sodium.

Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry types were 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.
Bisque
Bisque
2
:
7
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +1175%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1079.2%
Contains more Potassium +153.3%
Contains more Zinc +362.5%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Bisque
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 3% 11% 15% 56% 7% 18% 14% 0%
Cheese sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +1175%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1079.2%
Contains more Potassium +153.3%
Contains more Zinc +362.5%
Contains more Copper +63.5%

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.
Bisque
Bisque
2
:
7
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2898%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.6%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Bisque
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 8% 7% 7% 9% 3% 9% 5% 0% 0%
Cheese 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% 0% 0% 3% 53% 157% 45% 90% 42% 101% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2898%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.6%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bisque
Bisque
1
:
4
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Water +2206.1%
Contains more Protein +734.8%
Contains more Fats +1697.1%
Contains more Carbs +530.4%
Contains more Other +651.2%
Bisque
10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 g
Cheese sauce
8% 18% 61% 4% 10%
Protein: 7.68 g
Fats: 18.33 g
Carbs: 60.52 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 9.69 g
Contains more Water +2206.1%
Contains more Protein +734.8%
Contains more Fats +1697.1%
Contains more Carbs +530.4%
Contains more Other +651.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bisque
Bisque
1
:
2
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2352.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.4%
Bisque
23% 29% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.45 g
Cheese sauce
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2352.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bisque Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Protein 0.92g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 1.02g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 9.6g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Calories 50kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 10.26g Bisque
Fiber 0.2g 1g Cheese sauce
Calcium 16mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.33mg 0.5mg Cheese sauce
Magnesium 4mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 24mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 169mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 424mg 3202mg Bisque
Zinc 0.24mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.052mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.104mg 0.052mg Bisque
Vitamin A 292IU 202IU Bisque
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0.9mg Bisque
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 0.465mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 6µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Bisque
Threonine 0.027mg Bisque
Isoleucine 0.031mg Bisque
Leucine 0.051mg Bisque
Lysine 0.036mg Bisque
Methionine 0.012mg Bisque
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Bisque
Valine 0.035mg Bisque
Histidine 0.018mg Bisque
Cholesterol 2mg 23mg Bisque
Saturated Fat 0.22g 8.44g Bisque
Monounsaturated Fat 0.28g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.45g 0.983g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bisque Cheese sauce
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
5%
Bisque
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Bisque
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bisque
Bisque contains less Sodium (difference - 2778mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.22g)
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. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/nutrients
  2. Cheese sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/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.