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

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Summary of differences between Potato soup and Alfredo sauce

  • Potato soup has more Copper, while Alfredo sauce has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Alfredo sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 86% more than Potato soup.
  • Potato soup contains 3 times more Copper than Alfredo sauce. While Potato soup contains 0.2mg of Copper, Alfredo sauce contains only 0.064mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed 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 -76.7%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Manganese +435.7%
Contains more Calcium +2647.1%
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +912.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.9%
Contains more Zinc +893.3%
Contains more Selenium +389.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 10% 18% 15% 79% 5% 67% 40% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Manganese +435.7%
Contains more Calcium +2647.1%
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +912.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.9%
Contains more Zinc +893.3%
Contains more Selenium +389.5%

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 A +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +463.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 2% 0% 1% 7% 7% 9% 42% 7% 2% 5% 3%
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 A +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +463.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3900%
Contains more Protein +914.6%
Contains more Fats +1833.5%
Contains more Carbs +185.5%
Contains more Other +436.3%
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 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 +3900%
Contains more Protein +914.6%
Contains more Fats +1833.5%
Contains more Carbs +185.5%
Contains more Other +436.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3006.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2509.1%
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3006.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2509.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Potato soup Alfredo sauce Opinion
Net carbs 11.49g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Protein 1.51g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 1.88g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 12.79g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Calories 74kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 1.44g 5.4g Potato soup
Fiber 1.3g 2g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 17mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.34mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 41mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 165mg 254mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 604mg 2590mg Potato soup
Zinc 0.15mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.2mg 0.064mg Potato soup
Manganese 0.3mg 0.056mg Potato soup
Selenium 1.9µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 68IU 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Potato soup
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.054mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 0.7mg 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 2µg 4µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 1.1µg 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Tryptophan 0.02mg Potato soup
Threonine 0.049mg Potato soup
Isoleucine 0.061mg Potato soup
Leucine 0.094mg Potato soup
Lysine 0.066mg Potato soup
Methionine 0.024mg Potato soup
Phenylalanine 0.066mg Potato soup
Valine 0.074mg Potato soup
Histidine 0.031mg Potato soup
Cholesterol 1mg 56mg Potato soup
Saturated Fat 0.97g 13.18g Potato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.44g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato soup Alfredo 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
7%
Potato soup
25%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Potato soup
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato soup
Potato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1986mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Potato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/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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