Alfredo sauce vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between alfredo sauce and cheese sauce
- Alfredo sauce is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, while cheese sauce is higher in vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Cheese sauce covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 48% more than alfredo sauce.
- Alfredo sauce has 2 times more cholesterol than cheese sauce. Alfredo sauce has 56mg of cholesterol, while cheese sauce has 23mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, alfredo mix, 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 CalciumCalcium | +128.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.32 g
Fats:
36.35 g
Carbs:
36.52 g
Water:
2.05 g
Other:
9.76 g
Protein:
7.68 g
Fats:
18.33 g
Carbs:
60.52 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
9.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.983 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +775.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.61g | 0.983g | 51% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.678mg | 48% |
| Folate | 4µg | 134µg | 33% |
| Fats | 36.35g | 18.33g | 28% |
| Sodium | 2590mg | 3202mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 467mg | 204mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 13.18g | 8.44g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 415mg | 283mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.669g | 6.868g | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 17% | |
| Protein | 15.32g | 7.68g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 23mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.044mg | 1.499mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 36.52g | 60.52g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.94mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Calories | 535kcal | 438kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 428mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6.2µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.156mg | 0.211mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.134mg | 0.182mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.38µg | 0.46µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.49mg | 1.11mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.07mg | 2.399mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.52g | 59.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.4g | 10.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 56µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfredo sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
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 ($)
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.