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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 B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3 in Cheese sauce is higher than in Cream of mushroom soup.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily need of 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% 12% 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% 0.24% 4.8% 3% 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 +4950%
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 Opinion
Calories 438kcal 39kcal Cheese sauce
Protein 7.68g 0.66g Cheese sauce
Fats 18.33g 2.59g Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Cheese sauce
Net carbs 59.52g 3.03g Cheese sauce
Carbs 60.52g 3.33g Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 4IU Cream of mushroom soup
Magnesium 36mg 2mg Cheese sauce
Calcium 204mg 7mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 428mg 31mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.5mg 0.09mg Cheese sauce
Sugar 10.26g 0.2g Cream of mushroom soup
Fiber 1g 0.3g Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg 0.016mg Cheese sauce
Zinc 1.11mg 0.06mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 283mg 12mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 3202mg 340mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin A 202IU 4IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 56µg 1µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 0.24mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream of mushroom soup
Manganese 0.052mg 0.018mg Cheese sauce
Selenium 1.4µg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.006mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.678mg 0.008mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.399mg 0.169mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg 0.072mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.007mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 0µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin K 9.6µg Cream of mushroom soup
Folate 134µg 1µg Cheese sauce
Choline 4.7mg Cream of mushroom soup
Saturated Fat 8.44g 0.472g Cream of mushroom soup
Monounsaturated Fat 6.868g 0.597g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.983g 1.42g Cream of mushroom soup

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
43%
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.