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

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Important differences between Chicken soup and Cheese sauce

  • Cheese sauce has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 than Chicken soup.
  • Cheese sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 133% more.
  • Chicken soup contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Sauce, cheese sauce 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 -95.5%
Contains more Calcium +6700%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +948.1%
Contains more Potassium +307.6%
Contains more Zinc +692.9%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
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 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Calcium +6700%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +948.1%
Contains more Potassium +307.6%
Contains more Zinc +692.9%
Contains more Copper +57.4%

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 +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.4%
Contains more Folate +2580%
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 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% 0% 0% 3% 53% 157% 45% 90% 42% 101% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.4%
Contains more Folate +2580%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2337.8%
Contains more Protein +204.8%
Contains more Fats +1427.5%
Contains more Carbs +1614.4%
Contains more Other +1515%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
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
Contains more Water +2337.8%
Contains more Protein +204.8%
Contains more Fats +1427.5%
Contains more Carbs +1614.4%
Contains more Other +1515%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1080.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +361.5%
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1080.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +361.5%

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 Cheese 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 Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Protein 2.52g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 1.2g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 3.53g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Calories 36kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 1.58g 10.26g Chicken soup
Fiber 0g 1g Cheese sauce
Calcium 3mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.21mg 0.5mg Cheese sauce
Magnesium 4mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 27mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 105mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 143mg 3202mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.14mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.054mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Selenium 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 3IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 5µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin K 0.2µg Chicken soup
Cholesterol 3mg 23mg Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 0.321g 8.44g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.983g Cheese sauce

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Chicken soup Cheese 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
6%
Chicken soup
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 3059mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. 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.