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Minestrone vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Minestrone and Cheese sauce

  • Cheese sauce is richer than Minestrone in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 128% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Minestrone
Minestrone
2
:
7
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Calcium +1357.1%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1130.4%
Contains more Potassium +229.2%
Contains more Zinc +258.1%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Minestrone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Cheese sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Calcium +1357.1%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1130.4%
Contains more Potassium +229.2%
Contains more Zinc +258.1%
Contains more Copper +66.7%

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.
Minestrone
Minestrone
1
:
8
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +859.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Minestrone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Cheese sauce
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 +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +859.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Minestrone
Minestrone
1
:
4
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Water +2316.1%
Contains more Protein +333.9%
Contains more Fats +1662.5%
Contains more Carbs +1198.7%
Contains more Other +707.5%
Minestrone
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Cheese sauce
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 +2316.1%
Contains more Protein +333.9%
Contains more Fats +1662.5%
Contains more Carbs +1198.7%
Contains more Other +707.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Minestrone
Minestrone
1
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2
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2268.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.7%
Minestrone
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Cheese sauce
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2268.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Minestrone 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 Minestrone Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Protein 1.77g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 1.04g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 4.66g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Calories 34kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 10.26g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 1g Cheese sauce
Calcium 14mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.38mg 0.5mg Cheese sauce
Magnesium 3mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 23mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 130mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 254mg 3202mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.051mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.152mg 0.052mg Minestrone
Vitamin A 970IU 202IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 15µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 23mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 8.44g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.983g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 2948mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.