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Alfredo sauce vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between alfredo sauce and broth

  • Alfredo sauce is richer in phosphorus, calcium, zinc, vitamin E, and vitamin B5, while broth is higher in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 925% more than alfredo sauce.
  • Alfredo sauce has 17 times more zinc than broth. Alfredo sauce has 1.49mg of zinc, while broth has 0.09mg.
  • Broth is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, 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.
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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +149.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1555.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +161.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.8%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%
Contains more OtherOther +403.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.66g

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +155%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%

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 Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Alfredo sauce Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 2590mg 23875mg 925%
Saturated fat 13.18g 3.43g 44%
Phosphorus 415mg 166mg 36%
Fats 36.35g 13.88g 35%
Selenium 9.3µg 28µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.43mg 29%
Calcium 467mg 187mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 4.48g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 13.669g 5.36g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 13mg 14%
Calories 535kcal 267kcal 13%
Zinc 1.49mg 0.09mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.46mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.6mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Copper 0.064mg 0mg 7%
Folate 4µg 32µg 7%
Magnesium 32mg 56mg 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Carbs 36.52g 18.01g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 0µg 5%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.15mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.3µg 3%
Protein 15.32g 16.66g 3%
Potassium 254mg 309mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 2.46mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Iron 0.94mg 1.03mg 1%
Net carbs 34.52g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 5.4g 17.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Alfredo sauce
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 21285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.