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Alfredo sauce vs. Broccoli cheese soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between alfredo sauce and broccoli cheese soup

  • Alfredo sauce has more calcium, iron, fiber, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat; however, broccoli cheese soup has more zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for alfredo sauce is 84% higher.
  • Broccoli cheese soup is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and CAMPBELL'S Red and White, Broccoli Cheese Soup, condensed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 9.6% 21% 0% 0% 231% 0% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1359.4%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
~equal in Potassium ~234mg

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% 18% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~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
4% 10% 83% 2%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 9.68 g
Water: 83.1 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +851.6%
Contains more FatsFats +901.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +277.3%
Contains more OtherOther +392.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3953.7%

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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.613 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +578%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%

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 Broccoli cheese soup
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 Broccoli cheese soup DV% diff.
Sodium 2590mg 661mg 84%
Zinc 1.49mg 8.47mg 63%
Phosphorus 415mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 0g 57%
Saturated fat 13.18g 1.613g 53%
Fats 36.35g 3.63g 50%
Calcium 467mg 32mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 13.669g 2.016g 29%
Protein 15.32g 1.61g 27%
Calories 535kcal 81kcal 23%
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 4mg 17%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Iron 0.94mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 10%
Carbs 36.52g 9.68g 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Copper 0.064mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 4%
Manganese 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Potassium 254mg 234mg 1%
Net carbs 34.52g 9.68g N/A
Sugar 5.4g 2.42g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Broccoli cheese soup
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
0%
Broccoli cheese soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
35%
Broccoli cheese soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli cheese soup
Broccoli cheese soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli cheese soup
Broccoli cheese soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli cheese soup
Broccoli cheese soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1929mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli cheese soup
Broccoli cheese soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.567g)
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

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.