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Alfredo sauce vs. Ramen noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between alfredo sauce and ramen noodle soup

  • Alfredo sauce has more calcium and phosphorus, while ramen noodle soup has more iron, folate, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Alfredo sauce covers your daily need for calcium, 45% more than ramen noodle soup.
  • Alfredo sauce contains 4 times more phosphorus than ramen noodle soup. While alfredo sauce contains 415mg of phosphorus, ramen noodle soup contains only 115mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ramen noodle soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2123.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.9%
Contains more IronIron +337.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1025%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.4%

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 1% 0.33% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +52%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~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
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.6%
Contains more FatsFats +106.7%
Contains more OtherOther +78.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65%
Contains more WaterWater +218%

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
49% 37% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.4%

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 Ramen noodle soup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfredo sauce Ramen noodle soup DV% diff.
Calcium 467mg 21mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 2.198g 43%
Phosphorus 415mg 115mg 43%
Iron 0.94mg 4.11mg 40%
Sodium 2590mg 1855mg 32%
Fats 36.35g 17.59g 29%
Folate 4µg 116µg 28%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.63mg 25%
Selenium 9.3µg 23.1µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.448mg 24%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Saturated fat 13.18g 8.117g 23%
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 5.401mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 13.669g 6.156g 19%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.255mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.438mg 12%
Protein 15.32g 10.17g 10%
Zinc 1.49mg 0.6mg 8%
Carbs 36.52g 60.26g 8%
Copper 0.064mg 0.126mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.038mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.25µg 5%
Calories 535kcal 440kcal 5%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 2.44mg 4%
Fiber 2g 2.9g 4%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 8.9µg 2%
Potassium 254mg 181mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 25mg 2%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 34.52g 57.36g N/A
Sugar 5.4g 1.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Ramen noodle soup
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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
75%
Ramen noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.063g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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.

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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/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.