Alfredo sauce vs. Taco sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Alfredo sauce and Taco sauce
- Taco sauce contains less Calcium, Iron, and Fiber than Alfredo sauce.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Alfredo sauce is 77% higher.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and PACE, Red Taco Sauce.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.6% |
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 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 AVitamin A | +193.4% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
12.5 g
Water:
85.3 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +343.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4061% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 535kcal | 50kcal |
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| Protein | 15.32g | 0g |
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| Fats | 36.35g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 34.52g | 12.5g |
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| Carbs | 36.52g | 12.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 467mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg |
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| Iron | 0.94mg | 0mg |
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| Sugar | 5.4g | 6.25g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 1.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 415mg |
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| Sodium | 2590mg | 813mg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 625IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 9.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.2µg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.18g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.669g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.61g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| 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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1777mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)