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Broth vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broth and Cheese sauce

  • Cheese sauce is richer than Broth in Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 899% more than Cheese sauce.
  • Cheese sauce is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Sauce, cheese sauce 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
4
:
6
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Iron +106%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +188.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 204
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Cheese sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains more Iron +106%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +188.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 204

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
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.399
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%
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 C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.399

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
3
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Protein +116.9%
Contains more Other +407.5%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +236%
Contains more Water +66.5%
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
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 Protein +116.9%
Contains more Other +407.5%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +236%
Contains more Water +66.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.1%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 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 -59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Protein 16.66g 7.68g Broth
Fats 13.88g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 18.01g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Calories 267kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 17.36g 10.26g Cheese sauce
Fiber 0g 1g Cheese sauce
Calcium 187mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 1.03mg 0.5mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg 36mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 309mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 23875mg 3202mg Cheese sauce
Zinc 0.09mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.15mg 0.052mg Broth
Selenium 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.399mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 32µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 13mg 23mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 8.44g Broth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.983g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
25%
Broth
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 20673mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.01g)
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. 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.