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Broth vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broth and Cheese sauce

  • Cheese sauce is richer than Broth in Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 899% more than Cheese sauce.
  • Cheese sauce is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Sauce, cheese sauce 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 61% 38% 19% 28% 30% 121% 418% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +106%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
~equal in Calcium ~204mg

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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% 12% 0% 0% 53% 156% 45% 90% 42% 58% 0% 101% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.399mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
8% 18% 61% 4% 10%
Protein: 7.68 g
Fats: 18.33 g
Carbs: 60.52 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 9.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.9%
Contains more OtherOther +407.5%
Contains more FatsFats +32.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236%
Contains more WaterWater +66.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.983 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +355.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Cheese sauce Opinion
Calories 267kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Protein 16.66g 7.68g Broth
Fats 13.88g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg Broth
Net carbs 18.01g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Carbs 18.01g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 13mg 23mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg 36mg Broth
Calcium 187mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 309mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Iron 1.03mg 0.5mg Broth
Sugar 17.36g 10.26g Cheese sauce
Fiber 0g 1g Cheese sauce
Copper 0mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Zinc 0.09mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 23875mg 3202mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 2IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 0.15mg 0.052mg Broth
Selenium 28µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.399mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Folate 32µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Choline 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 8.44g Broth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.983g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Cheese sauce
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
28%
Broth
43%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 20673mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. Cheese sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/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.