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

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Summary of differences between Cheese sauce and Spaghetti sauce

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc in Cheese sauce is higher than in Spaghetti sauce.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 114% more than Spaghetti sauce.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Spaghetti sauce is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned.

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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.
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
7
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2
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Magnesium +176.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1032%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Cheese sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Spaghetti sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 10% 11% 26% 77% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Magnesium +176.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1032%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%

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.
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
7
:
2
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%
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%
Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 14% 8% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
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Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Contains more Protein +540%
Contains more Fats +1936.7%
Contains more Carbs +595.6%
Contains more Other +361.4%
Contains more Water +2204.2%
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
Spaghetti sauce
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +540%
Contains more Fats +1936.7%
Contains more Carbs +595.6%
Contains more Other +361.4%
Contains more Water +2204.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
2
:
1
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3170.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Cheese sauce
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Spaghetti sauce
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3170.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

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 Spaghetti sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sauce Spaghetti sauce Opinion
Net carbs 59.52g 8.7g Cheese sauce
Protein 7.68g 1.2g Cheese sauce
Fats 18.33g 0.9g Cheese sauce
Carbs 60.52g 8.7g Cheese sauce
Calories 438kcal 48kcal Cheese sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 10.26g 4.7g Spaghetti sauce
Fiber 1g Cheese sauce
Calcium 204mg 20mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.5mg 0.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Magnesium 36mg 13mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 283mg 25mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 428mg 292mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 3202mg 590mg Spaghetti sauce
Zinc 1.11mg 0.21mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 202IU 335IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 17µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.03mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.678mg 0.12mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.399mg 0.73mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.06mg Cheese sauce
Folate 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 0µg Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Spaghetti sauce
Saturated Fat 8.44g 0.162g Spaghetti sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 6.868g 0.21g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.983g 0.51g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sauce Spaghetti 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
47%
Cheese sauce
8%
Spaghetti sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Cheese sauce
17%
Spaghetti sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2612mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 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.