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

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Differences between asparagus soup and alfredo sauce

  • Asparagus soup is higher in vitamin K and manganese; however, alfredo sauce is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 84% higher.
  • Asparagus soup has 5 times more manganese than alfredo sauce. While asparagus soup has 0.3mg of manganese, alfredo sauce has only 0.056mg.
  • Asparagus soup has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, condensed and Sauce, alfredo 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.9% 12% 24% 33% 19% 13% 87% 39% 10%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +435.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1930.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.1%
Contains more IronIron +46.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1238.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +389.5%

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 7.3% 8.7% 9.8% 0% 11% 14% 12% 6.6% 2.3% 5% 55% 14% 7.1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +254.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +849.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +850%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 9% 84% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 8.52 g
Water: 84.05 g
Other: 2.35 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +4000%
Contains more ProteinProtein +741.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1015%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +328.6%
Contains more OtherOther +315.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 25% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.46 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1722.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +489.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus soup Alfredo sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus soup Alfredo sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 669mg 2590mg 84%
Saturated fat 0.82g 13.18g 56%
Phosphorus 31mg 415mg 55%
Fats 3.26g 36.35g 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.46g 8.61g 48%
Calcium 23mg 467mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 0.75g 13.669g 32%
Protein 1.82g 15.32g 27%
Calories 69kcal 535kcal 23%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 1.044mg 19%
Cholesterol 4mg 56mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.38µg 14%
Vitamin K 22µg 6.2µg 13%
Selenium 1.9µg 9.3µg 13%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.056mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.134mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.07mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.156mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.84mg 9%
Carbs 8.52g 36.52g 9%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.49mg 7%
Magnesium 3mg 32mg 7%
Fiber 0.4g 2g 6%
Copper 0.1mg 0.064mg 4%
Iron 0.64mg 0.94mg 4%
Folate 19µg 4µg 4%
Potassium 138mg 254mg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 54µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.054mg 1%
Net carbs 8.12g 34.52g N/A
Sugar 0.72g 5.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.062mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.076mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0%
Histidine 0.039mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus soup Alfredo sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
12%
Asparagus soup
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus soup
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1921mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Asparagus soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171537/nutrients
  2. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.