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Chicken soup vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken soup and Alfredo sauce

  • Alfredo sauce has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1 than Chicken soup.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 106% more.
  • Chicken soup contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Sauce, alfredo 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.
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Calcium +15466.7%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1437%
Contains more Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Zinc +964.3%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +322.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Calcium +15466.7%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1437%
Contains more Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Zinc +964.3%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +322.7%

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 B2 +57.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin E +6033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 37% 0% 0% 39% 13% 39% 63% 31% 3% 48% 16%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin E +6033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4395.1%
Contains more Protein +507.9%
Contains more Fats +2929.2%
Contains more Carbs +934.6%
Contains more Other +1526.7%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
Contains more Water +4395.1%
Contains more Protein +507.9%
Contains more Fats +2929.2%
Contains more Carbs +934.6%
Contains more Other +1526.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2248.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3942.3%
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2248.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3942.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken soup Alfredo 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 Chicken soup Alfredo sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Protein 2.52g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 1.2g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 3.53g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Calories 36kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 1.58g 5.4g Chicken soup
Fiber 0g 2g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 3mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 4mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 27mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 105mg 254mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 143mg 2590mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.14mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.054mg 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg Alfredo sauce
Selenium 2.2µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 3IU 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.054mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 5µg 4µg Chicken soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 0.2µg 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 56mg Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 0.321g 13.18g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

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Chicken soup Alfredo sauce
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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
6%
Chicken soup
25%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2447mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.859g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo 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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.