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Broth vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broth and Alfredo sauce

  • Broth is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Alfredo sauce is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 925% more than Alfredo sauce.
  • Broth has 8 times more Vitamin B2 than Alfredo sauce. Broth has 0.43mg of Vitamin B2, while Alfredo sauce has 0.054mg.
  • Alfredo sauce is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Sauce, alfredo mix, 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.
Broth
Broth
5
:
5
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +167.9%
Contains more Selenium +201.1%
Contains more Calcium +149.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +1555.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Alfredo sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +167.9%
Contains more Selenium +201.1%
Contains more Calcium +149.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +1555.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.94

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.
Broth
Broth
5
:
7
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +700%
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 +∞%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +700%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
3
:
2
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +403.9%
Contains more Fats +161.9%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Equal in Protein - 15.32
Equal in Water - 2.05
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
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
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +403.9%
Contains more Fats +161.9%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Equal in Protein - 15.32
Equal in Water - 2.05

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

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

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.