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Cheese sauce vs. Cream of mushroom soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sauce and cream of mushroom soup

  • The amount of vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 in cheese sauce is higher than in cream of mushroom soup.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 124% more than cream of mushroom soup.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cream of mushroom soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 2.1% 2.7% 3.4% 5.3% 1.6% 5.1% 44% 2.3% 7.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2814.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1280.6%
Contains more IronIron +455.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +431.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2258.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%

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%
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% 0.33% 4.8% 1.5% 1.5% 1.8% 3.2% 4.3% 1.6% 0% 24% 0.75% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1981.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13300%

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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 92.46 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1063.6%
Contains more FatsFats +607.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1717.4%
Contains more OtherOther +909.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2346%

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
19% 24% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.472 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1050.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%

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 Cream of mushroom soup
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 Cheese sauce Cream of mushroom soup DV% diff.
Sodium 3202mg 340mg 124%
Vitamin B2 0.678mg 0.008mg 52%
Phosphorus 283mg 12mg 39%
Saturated fat 8.44g 0.472g 36%
Folate 134µg 1µg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.499mg 0.072mg 29%
Fats 18.33g 2.59g 24%
Calcium 204mg 7mg 20%
Calories 438kcal 39kcal 20%
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 0µg 19%
Carbs 60.52g 3.33g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.006mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.868g 0.597g 16%
Protein 7.68g 0.66g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.399mg 0.169mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.007mg 13%
Potassium 428mg 31mg 12%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.06mg 10%
Magnesium 36mg 2mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.6µg 8%
Copper 0.085mg 0.016mg 8%
Vitamin A 56µg 1µg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 0.09mg 5%
Selenium 1.4µg 3%
Fiber 1g 0.3g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.983g 1.42g 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 59.52g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 10.26g 0.2g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sauce Cream of mushroom soup
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
44%
Cheese sauce
4%
Cream of mushroom soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Cheese sauce
8%
Cream of mushroom soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2862mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.968g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce
Cheese 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. Cheese sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/nutrients
  2. Cream of mushroom soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172915/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.