Cheese sauce vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheese sauce and minestrone
- Cheese sauce is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B1, while minestrone is higher in vitamin A.
- Cheese sauce covers your daily sodium needs 128% more than minestrone.
- Minestrone is lower in saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and Soup, minestrone, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +229.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1130.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.3% |
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 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +859.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +970.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +343.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +793.3% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +333.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1662.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1198.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +707.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2316.1% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2268.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
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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| Sodium | 3202mg | 254mg | 128% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.678mg | 0.018mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 283mg | 23mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 8.44g | 0.23g | 37% |
| Folate | 134µg | 15µg | 30% |
| Fats | 18.33g | 1.04g | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.499mg | 0.14mg | 27% |
| Calories | 438kcal | 34kcal | 20% |
| Carbs | 60.52g | 4.66g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 14mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.868g | 0.29g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.022mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.399mg | 0.391mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.68g | 1.77g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.041mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 130mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.31mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.051mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.152mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.983g | 0.46g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 49µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 59.52g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 2948mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)