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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% 26% 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% 13% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +107%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +254.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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 Opinion
Calories 69kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Protein 1.82g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 3.26g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Asparagus soup
Net carbs 8.12g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 8.52g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 4mg 56mg Asparagus soup
Magnesium 3mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Calcium 23mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 138mg 254mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.64mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Sugar 0.72g 5.4g Asparagus soup
Fiber 0.4g 2g Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.1mg 0.064mg Asparagus soup
Zinc 0.7mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 31mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 669mg 2590mg Asparagus soup
Vitamin A 441IU 213IU Asparagus soup
Vitamin A 26µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.3mg 0.056mg Asparagus soup
Selenium 1.9µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.054mg Asparagus soup
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 22µg 6.2µg Asparagus soup
Folate 19µg 4µg Asparagus soup
Choline 13mg Asparagus soup
Saturated Fat 0.82g 13.18g Asparagus soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.75g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.46g 8.61g Alfredo sauce
Tryptophan 0.023mg Asparagus soup
Threonine 0.062mg Asparagus soup
Isoleucine 0.077mg Asparagus soup
Leucine 0.13mg Asparagus soup
Lysine 0.089mg Asparagus soup
Methionine 0.033mg Asparagus soup
Phenylalanine 0.076mg Asparagus soup
Valine 0.091mg Asparagus soup
Histidine 0.039mg Asparagus soup

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
13%
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.