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Cream of mushroom soup vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cream of mushroom soup and Alfredo sauce

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 in Alfredo sauce is higher than in Cream of mushroom soup.
  • Alfredo sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 98% more than Cream of mushroom soup.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream of mushroom soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 -86.9%
Contains more Calcium +6571.4%
Contains more Iron +944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +3358.3%
Contains more Potassium +719.4%
Contains more Zinc +2383.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +564.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 4% 2% 6% 3% 45% 2% 6% 3% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Calcium +6571.4%
Contains more Iron +944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +3358.3%
Contains more Potassium +719.4%
Contains more Zinc +2383.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +564.3%

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 K +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +5225%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1814.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
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% 5% 3% 0% 2% 2% 4% 5% 2% 1% 0% 24%
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 K +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +5225%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1814.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4410.2%
Contains more Protein +2221.2%
Contains more Fats +1303.5%
Contains more Carbs +996.7%
Contains more Other +916.7%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 92.46 g
Other: 0.96 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 +4410.2%
Contains more Protein +2221.2%
Contains more Fats +1303.5%
Contains more Carbs +996.7%
Contains more Other +916.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2189.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.3%
19% 24% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2189.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of mushroom soup Alfredo 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 Cream of mushroom soup Alfredo sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Protein 0.66g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 2.59g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 3.33g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Calories 39kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 0.2g 5.4g Cream of mushroom soup
Fiber 0.3g 2g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 7mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.09mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 2mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 12mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 31mg 254mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 340mg 2590mg Cream of mushroom soup
Zinc 0.06mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.016mg 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.018mg 0.056mg Alfredo sauce
Selenium 1.4µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 4IU 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin D 4IU Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.008mg 0.054mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 0.169mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 0.072mg 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.007mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 1µg 4µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 9.6µg 6.2µg Cream of mushroom soup
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Cream of mushroom soup
Saturated Fat 0.472g 13.18g Cream of mushroom soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.597g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cream of mushroom soup Alfredo 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
4%
Cream of mushroom soup
25%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cream of mushroom soup
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.708g)
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 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. Cream of mushroom soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172915/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.

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