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Broccoli cheese soup vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli cheese soup and Alfredo sauce

  • Broccoli cheese soup has more Zinc, however, Alfredo sauce has more Calcium, Iron, Fiber, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Alfredo sauce is 84% higher.
  • Alfredo sauce has 6 times less Zinc than Broccoli cheese soup. Broccoli cheese soup has 8.47mg of Zinc, while Alfredo sauce has 1.49mg.
  • Broccoli cheese soup is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are CAMPBELL'S Red and White, Broccoli Cheese Soup, 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 0% 9.6% 21% 0% 0% 231% 0% 86% 0% 0%
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 ZincZinc +468.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1359.4%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~254mg

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 3.3% 48% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 0% 13% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +278.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 83% 2%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 9.68 g
Water: 83.1 g
Other: 1.98 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 +3953.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +851.6%
Contains more FatsFats +901.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +277.3%
Contains more OtherOther +392.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.613 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +578%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli cheese soup Alfredo sauce Opinion
Calories 81kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Protein 1.61g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 3.63g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Broccoli cheese soup
Net carbs 9.68g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 9.68g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 4mg 56mg Broccoli cheese soup
Magnesium 32mg Alfredo sauce
Calcium 32mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 234mg 254mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Sugar 2.42g 5.4g Broccoli cheese soup
Fiber 0g 2g Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Zinc 8.47mg 1.49mg Broccoli cheese soup
Phosphorus 415mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 661mg 2590mg Broccoli cheese soup
Vitamin A 806IU 213IU Broccoli cheese soup
Vitamin A 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg Alfredo sauce
Selenium 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg Alfredo sauce
Saturated Fat 1.613g 13.18g Broccoli cheese soup
Monounsaturated Fat 2.016g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Broccoli cheese 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
4%
Broccoli cheese soup
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Broccoli cheese soup
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli cheese soup
Broccoli cheese soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli cheese soup
Broccoli cheese soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli cheese soup
Broccoli cheese soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1929mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli cheese soup
Broccoli cheese soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.567g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfredo sauce
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 ($)

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

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.