Cheese sauce vs. Au jus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cheese sauce and Au jus
- Au jus contains less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 than Cheese sauce.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Cheese sauce is 118% higher.
- Au jus has 84 times less Saturated Fat than Cheese sauce. Cheese sauce has 8.44g of Saturated Fat, while Au jus has 0.1g.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and Gravy, au jus, canned.
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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 | +1700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +428.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +843.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +955% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1030% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7395% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +360% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.1% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.5 g
Water:
94.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +540% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9065% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2320.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +505.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2400% |
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
0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.01 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8485% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9730% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 438kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 7.68g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 18.33g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 59.52g | 2.5g |
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| Carbs | 60.52g | 2.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 204mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 428mg | 81mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 10.26g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 283mg | 30mg |
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| Sodium | 3202mg | 478mg |
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| Vitamin A | 202IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 56µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.678mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.399mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.499mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.46µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 134µg | 2µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.44g | 0.1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.868g | 0.08g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.983g | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
43%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Au jus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Au jus is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Au jus contains less Sodium (difference - 2724mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Au jus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.34g)
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.