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Cheese sauce vs. Enchilada sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese sauce and Enchilada sauce different?

  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Cheese sauce is 102% higher.

Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and PACE, Enchilada Sauce are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 23% 0% 0% 0% 114% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%

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 +230.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +359.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +626.5%
Contains more Other +234.1%
Contains more Water +2204.2%
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
2% 8% 87% 3%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.33 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more Protein +359.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +626.5%
Contains more Other +234.1%
Contains more Water +2204.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sauce Enchilada sauce
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 Cheese sauce Enchilada sauce Opinion
Net carbs 59.52g 6.63g Cheese sauce
Protein 7.68g 1.67g Cheese sauce
Fats 18.33g 0g Cheese sauce
Carbs 60.52g 8.33g Cheese sauce
Calories 438kcal 40kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 10.26g 6.67g Enchilada sauce
Fiber 1g 1.7g Enchilada sauce
Calcium 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.5mg 0.6mg Enchilada sauce
Magnesium 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 3202mg 867mg Enchilada sauce
Zinc 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 202IU 667IU Enchilada sauce
Vitamin A RAE 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2mg Enchilada sauce
Vitamin B1 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Enchilada sauce
Saturated Fat 8.44g 0g Enchilada sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.983g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sauce Enchilada sauce
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
47%
Cheese sauce
4%
Enchilada sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Cheese sauce
14%
Enchilada sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Enchilada sauce
Enchilada sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Enchilada sauce
Enchilada sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2335mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Enchilada sauce
Enchilada sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Enchilada sauce
Enchilada sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce
Cheese 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. 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.