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Indian masala vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Indian masala and Cheese sauce

  • Indian masala has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Cheese sauce is richer in Calcium.
  • Cheese sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 135% more.
  • Indian masala contains 3 times more Fiber than Cheese sauce. Indian masala contains 2.6g of Fiber, while Cheese sauce contains 1g.
  • Indian masala contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are SMART SOUP, Indian Bean Masala 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 more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +827.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 38% 0% 0% 0% 12% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +827.3%

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 C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2130.2%
Contains more Protein +132.7%
Contains more Fats +1983%
Contains more Carbs +476.4%
Contains more Other +850%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 1.02 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 +2130.2%
Contains more Protein +132.7%
Contains more Fats +1983%
Contains more Carbs +476.4%
Contains more Other +850%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Indian masala Cheese 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 Indian masala Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 7.9g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Protein 3.3g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 0.88g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 10.5g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Calories 57kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 2.3g 10.26g Indian masala
Fiber 2.6g 1g Indian masala
Calcium 22mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 1mg 0.5mg Indian masala
Magnesium 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 92mg 3202mg Indian masala
Zinc 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A RAE 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 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 0mg 23mg Indian masala
Saturated Fat 0.18g 8.44g Indian masala
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
Indian masala Cheese 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
0%
Indian masala
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Indian masala
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Indian masala
Indian masala contains less Sodium (difference - 3110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.26g)
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. Indian masala - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171181/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.