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Ramen noodle soup vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ramen noodle soup and Cheese sauce

  • Ramen noodle soup has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Cheese sauce has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 59% more than Ramen noodle soup.
  • Ramen noodle soup contains 12 times more Manganese than Cheese sauce. While Ramen noodle soup contains 0.63mg of Manganese, Cheese sauce contains only 0.052mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ramen noodle soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry 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 +722%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Copper +48.2%
Contains more Manganese +1111.5%
Contains more Calcium +871.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.1%
Contains more Potassium +136.5%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 155% 18% 50% 16% 242% 17% 42% 83% 127%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains more Iron +722%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Copper +48.2%
Contains more Manganese +1111.5%
Contains more Calcium +871.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.1%
Contains more Potassium +136.5%
Contains more Zinc +85%

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 B1 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.9%
Contains more Folate +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 1% 112% 59% 102% 27% 9% 87% 32% 23%
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 B1 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.9%
Contains more Folate +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Water +72.5%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Equal in Fats - 18.33
Equal in Carbs - 60.52
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 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 Protein +32.4%
Contains more Water +72.5%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Equal in Fats - 18.33
Equal in Carbs - 60.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.44
49% 37% 13%
Saturated Fat: 8.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.44

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ramen noodle 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ramen noodle soup Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 57.36g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Protein 10.17g 7.68g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 17.59g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 60.26g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Calories 440kcal 438kcal Ramen noodle soup
Starch 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 1.98g 10.26g Ramen noodle soup
Fiber 2.9g 1g Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 21mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 4.11mg 0.5mg Ramen noodle soup
Magnesium 25mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 115mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 181mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 1855mg 3202mg Ramen noodle soup
Zinc 0.6mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.126mg 0.085mg Ramen noodle soup
Manganese 0.63mg 0.052mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 23.1µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin A 12IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 2.44mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.9mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.211mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 2.399mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 116µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin K 8.9µg Ramen noodle soup
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.065g Cheese sauce
Saturated Fat 8.117g 8.44g Ramen noodle soup
Monounsaturated Fat 6.156g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.983g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ramen noodle 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
42%
Ramen noodle soup
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/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.