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Beef consomme vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef consomme and pesto

  • Beef consomme has less calcium, potassium, fiber, iron, monounsaturated Fat, and polyunsaturated fat than pesto.
  • Pesto covers your daily need for saturated Fat 35% more than beef consomme.
  • Beef consomme has less sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison CAMPBELL'S Red and White, Beef Consomme, condensed and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated.

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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 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 85% 0% 0%
Pesto
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 92% 49% 21% 27% 36% 117% 79% 76% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1650%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~603mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pesto
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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% 93% 145% 0% 43% 165% 9.8% 102% 31% 0% 378% 12% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94% 2%
Protein: 3.23 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.81 g
Water: 93.5 g
Other: 2.46 g
Pesto
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10% 38% 10% 39% 4%
Protein: 9.83 g
Fats: 37.6 g
Carbs: 10.09 g
Water: 38.98 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +139.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1145.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef consomme Pesto
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef consomme Pesto Opinion
Calories 16kcal 418kcal Pesto
Protein 3.23g 9.83g Pesto
Fats 0g 37.6g Pesto
Net carbs 0.81g 8.29g Pesto
Carbs 0.81g 10.09g Pesto
Magnesium 47mg Pesto
Calcium 0mg 306mg Pesto
Potassium 32mg 560mg Pesto
Iron 0mg 0.57mg Pesto
Sugar 0.81g 6.33g Beef consomme
Fiber 0g 1.8g Pesto
Copper 0.08mg Pesto
Zinc 1.33mg Pesto
Starch 2.2g Pesto
Phosphorus 273mg Pesto
Sodium 653mg 603mg Pesto
Vitamin A 1544IU Pesto
Vitamin A 77µg Pesto
Vitamin E 7.27mg Pesto
Manganese 0.586mg Pesto
Vitamin B1 0.17mg Pesto
Vitamin B2 0.717mg Pesto
Vitamin B3 0.523mg Pesto
Vitamin B5 1.7mg Pesto
Vitamin B6 0.133mg Pesto
Vitamin K 151.1µg Pesto
Folate 16µg Pesto
Trans Fat 0g 0.398g Beef consomme
Saturated Fat 0g 7.07g Beef consomme
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 22.155g Pesto
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.546g Pesto
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Pesto
Omega-3 - ALA 1.268g Pesto
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pesto
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Pesto
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.058g Pesto
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Pesto
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.021g Pesto
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.783g Pesto

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef consomme Pesto
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
0%
Beef consomme
75%
Pesto
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Beef consomme
53%
Pesto

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pesto
Pesto is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pesto
Pesto contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pesto
Pesto is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pesto
Pesto is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef consomme
Beef consomme is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef consomme
Beef consomme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.07g)
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 ($)

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. Pesto - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171579/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.