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Alfredo sauce vs. Vegetable soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between alfredo sauce and vegetable soup?

  • Alfredo sauce is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, zinc, and selenium, yet vegetable soup is higher in copper.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 96% more.

We used Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Soup, vegetable, canned, low sodium, condensed types in this article.

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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% 38% 25% 77% 11% 19% 50% 33% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2235%
Contains more IronIron +42.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +822.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.4%

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 2.7% 29% 29% 0% 27% 21% 29% 21% 39% 0% 11% 9% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~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
2% 12% 83% 2%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 12.11 g
Water: 82.79 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +596.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3938.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.6%
Contains more OtherOther +388%
Contains more WaterWater +3938.5%

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
20% 27% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.147 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6633.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2036.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfredo sauce Vegetable soup DV% diff.
Sodium 2590mg 385mg 96%
Saturated fat 13.18g 0.147g 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 0.403g 55%
Fats 36.35g 0.9g 55%
Phosphorus 415mg 45mg 53%
Calcium 467mg 20mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 13.669g 0.203g 34%
Protein 15.32g 2.2g 26%
Calories 535kcal 65kcal 24%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Copper 0.064mg 0.232mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0µg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.346mg 14%
Zinc 1.49mg 0.4mg 10%
Selenium 9.3µg 4µg 10%
Carbs 36.52g 12.11g 8%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.25mg 8%
Potassium 254mg 433mg 5%
Iron 0.94mg 0.66mg 4%
Vitamin A 54µg 86µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.109mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.167mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 1.43mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 1.54mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.092mg 3%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 4.2µg 2%
Folate 4µg 12µg 2%
Choline 9mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 34.52g 10.01g N/A
Sugar 5.4g 4.31g N/A
Fiber 2g 2.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Vegetable 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
17%
Vegetable soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
30%
Vegetable soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Vegetable soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174538/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.