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

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Differences between Cheese sauce and Plum sauce

  • Cheese sauce is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Plum sauce is richer in Iron.
  • Plum sauce's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 723% higher.
  • Plum sauce has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and Sauce, plum, ready-to-serve.

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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 +1600%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1186.4%
Contains more Potassium +65.3%
Contains more Zinc +484.2%
Contains more Iron +186%
Contains less Sodium -83.2%
Contains more Manganese +119.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.078
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 4% 54% 9% 10% 23% 71% 6% 27% 15% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1186.4%
Contains more Potassium +65.3%
Contains more Zinc +484.2%
Contains more Iron +186%
Contains less Sodium -83.2%
Contains more Manganese +119.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.078

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 +369.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1072.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 0% 0% 2% 5% 20% 20% 4% 18% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +369.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1072.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +762.9%
Contains more Fats +1662.5%
Contains more Carbs +41.4%
Contains more Other +525.2%
Contains more Water +1320.9%
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
43% 54%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 42.81 g
Water: 53.71 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more Protein +762.9%
Contains more Fats +1662.5%
Contains more Carbs +41.4%
Contains more Other +525.2%
Contains more Water +1320.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2761.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.2%
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
99%
Saturated Fat: 153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.24 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2761.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.2%

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 Plum 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 Plum sauce Opinion
Net carbs 59.52g 42.11g Cheese sauce
Protein 7.68g 0.89g Cheese sauce
Fats 18.33g 1.04g Cheese sauce
Carbs 60.52g 42.81g Cheese sauce
Calories 438kcal 184kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 10.26g Plum sauce
Fiber 1g 0.7g Cheese sauce
Calcium 204mg 12mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.5mg 1.43mg Plum sauce
Magnesium 36mg 12mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 283mg 22mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 428mg 259mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 3202mg 538mg Plum sauce
Zinc 1.11mg 0.19mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg 0.078mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg 0.114mg Plum sauce
Selenium 0.4µg Plum sauce
Vitamin A 202IU 43IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 2µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.018mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.678mg 0.084mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.399mg 1.014mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg 0.059mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.078mg Cheese sauce
Folate 134µg 6µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 0µg Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Plum sauce
Saturated Fat 8.44g 153g Cheese sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 6.868g 0.24g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.983g 0.588g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sauce Plum 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
6%
Plum sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Cheese sauce
22%
Plum sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum sauce
Plum sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum sauce
Plum sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2664mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum sauce
Plum sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 144.56g)
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
  2. Plum sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172879/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.