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Tomato soup vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomato soup and Cheese sauce different?

  • Cheese sauce has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 than Tomato soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Cheese sauce is 131% higher.
  • Tomato soup has less Sodium.

Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial and Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -94.2%
Contains more Manganese +28.8%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1786.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +193.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Manganese +28.8%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1786.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +193.1%

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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +955%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 202
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +955%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 202

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2295.5%
Contains more Protein +981.7%
Contains more Fats +8628.6%
Contains more Carbs +712.3%
Contains more Other +797.2%
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 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 +2295.5%
Contains more Protein +981.7%
Contains more Fats +8628.6%
Contains more Carbs +712.3%
Contains more Other +797.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10150.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176.6%
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10150.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato soup Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 6.95g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Protein 0.71g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 0.21g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 7.45g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Calories 32kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 4.03g 10.26g Tomato soup
Fiber 0.5g 1g Cheese sauce
Calcium 8mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.29mg 0.5mg Cheese sauce
Magnesium 7mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 15mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 275mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 186mg 3202mg Tomato soup
Zinc 0.09mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.029mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.067mg 0.052mg Tomato soup
Selenium 1.5µg Tomato soup
Vitamin A 192IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg Tomato soup
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0.9mg Tomato soup
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 0.42mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 0µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin K 1.5µg Tomato soup
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Tomato soup
Saturated Fat 0.056g 8.44g Tomato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.983g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato 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
5%
Tomato soup
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Tomato soup
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 3016mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.