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

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The main differences between Cheese sauce and Taco sauce

  • Taco sauce contains less Calcium, and Iron than Cheese sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Cheese sauce is 104% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and PACE, Red Taco Sauce.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 107% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.4%
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 38% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +384.2%
Contains more Other +340.5%
Contains more Water +2156.6%
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
13% 85% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 12.5 g
Water: 85.3 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +384.2%
Contains more Other +340.5%
Contains more Water +2156.6%

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 Taco 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 Taco sauce Opinion
Net carbs 59.52g 12.5g Cheese sauce
Protein 7.68g 0g Cheese sauce
Fats 18.33g 0g Cheese sauce
Carbs 60.52g 12.5g Cheese sauce
Calories 438kcal 50kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 10.26g 6.25g Taco sauce
Fiber 1g 0g Cheese sauce
Calcium 204mg 0mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.5mg 0mg Cheese sauce
Magnesium 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 3202mg 813mg Taco sauce
Zinc 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 202IU 625IU Taco sauce
Vitamin A RAE 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Cheese 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 Taco sauce
Saturated Fat 8.44g 0g Taco 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 Taco 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
3%
Taco sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Cheese sauce
11%
Taco sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco sauce
Taco sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco sauce
Taco sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco sauce
Taco sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco sauce
Taco 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.