Cheese sauce vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cheese sauce and Alfredo sauce
- Cheese sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Alfredo sauce is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Cheese sauce covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 48% more than Alfredo sauce.
- Cheese sauce has 34 times more Folate than Alfredo sauce. Cheese sauce has 134µg of Folate, while Alfredo sauce has 4µg.
- Alfredo sauce is lower in Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.68 g
Fats:
18.33 g
Carbs:
60.52 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
9.69 g
Protein:
15.32 g
Fats:
36.35 g
Carbs:
36.52 g
Water:
2.05 g
Other:
9.76 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.983 g
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 | -36% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +99% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +775.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 438kcal | 535kcal |
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| Protein | 7.68g | 15.32g |
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| Fats | 18.33g | 36.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 59.52g | 34.52g |
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| Carbs | 60.52g | 36.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 56mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 204mg | 467mg |
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| Potassium | 428mg | 254mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.94mg |
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| Sugar | 10.26g | 5.4g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 283mg | 415mg |
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| Sodium | 3202mg | 2590mg |
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| Vitamin A | 202IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 56µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 9.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.678mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.399mg | 2.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.499mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.46µg | 0.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.2µg |
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| Folate | 134µg | 4µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.44g | 13.18g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.868g | 13.669g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.983g | 8.61g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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
43%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
86%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfredo sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
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 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.