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Alfredo sauce vs. Au jus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Alfredo sauce and Au jus

  • Au jus contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Alfredo sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Alfredo sauce is 92% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Gravy, au jus, canned.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 140% 22% 35% 21% 41% 178% 338% 7.3% 51%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.2% 7.1% 23% 33% 27% 13% 62% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.6%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +49%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1283.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2225%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 0% 0% 0% 5% 14% 17% 1.2% 2.3% 13% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +280%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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3% 95%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.5 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1176.7%
Contains more FatsFats +18075%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1360.8%
Contains more OtherOther +510%
Contains more WaterWater +4509.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.61 g
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53% 42% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.01 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16986.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86000%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alfredo sauce Au jus
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Alfredo sauce Au jus Opinion
Calories 535kcal 16kcal Alfredo sauce
Protein 15.32g 1.2g Alfredo sauce
Fats 36.35g 0.2g Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Au jus
Net carbs 34.52g 2.5g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 36.52g 2.5g Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Au jus
Magnesium 32mg 2mg Alfredo sauce
Calcium 467mg 4mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg 81mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg 0.6mg Alfredo sauce
Sugar 5.4g Au jus
Fiber 2g 0g Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg 0.1mg Au jus
Zinc 1.49mg 1mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 415mg 30mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 2590mg 478mg Au jus
Vitamin A 213IU 0IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg 0.2mg Au jus
Selenium 9.3µg 0.4µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.02mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.06mg Au jus
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 0.9mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.02mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.01mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.1µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg 2µg Alfredo sauce
Saturated Fat 13.18g 0.1g Au jus
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g 0.08g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 0.01g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Au jus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Alfredo sauce
4%
Au jus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
20%
Au jus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Au jus
Au jus contains less Sodium (difference - 2112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.08g)
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 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. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/nutrients
  2. Au jus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171168/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.