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Cheese sauce vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese sauce and broth

  • 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.
  • Broth is lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, 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 26% 61% 38% 19% 28% 30% 121% 418% 6.8% 0%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +106%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.5%
~equal in Calcium ~187mg

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% 19% 0% 0% 53% 156% 45% 90% 42% 58% 0% 101% 0%
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% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.46mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more FatsFats +32.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236%
Contains more WaterWater +66.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.9%
Contains more OtherOther +407.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sauce Broth
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 Cheese sauce Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 3202mg 23875mg 899%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Folate 134µg 32µg 26%
Saturated fat 8.44g 3.43g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.983g 4.48g 23%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.678mg 0.43mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.499mg 0.6mg 18%
Protein 7.68g 16.66g 18%
Phosphorus 283mg 166mg 17%
Carbs 60.52g 18.01g 14%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.09mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.1mg 9%
Calories 438kcal 267kcal 9%
Copper 0.085mg 0mg 9%
Fats 18.33g 13.88g 7%
Iron 0.5mg 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 0.3µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin A 56µg 0µg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 56mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.868g 5.36g 4%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.15mg 4%
Potassium 428mg 309mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Cholesterol 23mg 13mg 3%
Calcium 204mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 59.52g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 10.26g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.399mg 2.46mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sauce Broth
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
44%
Cheese sauce
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Cheese sauce
352%
Broth

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. Cheese sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.