Cheese sauce vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese sauce and pesto?
- Cheese sauce is richer in folate and vitamin B3, yet pesto is richer in vitamin A, manganese, and calcium.
- Cheese sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 113% higher.
- Cheese sauce has 8 times more folate than pesto. Cheese sauce has 134µg of folate, while pesto has 16µg.
- Pesto contains less sodium.
We used Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated types in this comparison.
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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 | +30.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1026.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +358.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +737.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.4% |
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:
9.83 g
Fats:
37.6 g
Carbs:
10.09 g
Water:
38.98 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +499.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +931.2% |
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
7.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
22.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.546 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +565.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 151.1µg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 3202mg | 603mg | 113% |
| Vitamin E | 7.27mg | 48% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.868g | 22.155g | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.983g | 6.546g | 37% |
| Folate | 134µg | 16µg | 30% |
| Fats | 18.33g | 37.6g | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.586mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46µg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 60.52g | 10.09g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.399mg | 0.523mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 306mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.44g | 7.07g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.499mg | 1.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 560mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.133mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.68g | 9.83g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.678mg | 0.717mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 77µg | 2% |
| Calories | 438kcal | 418kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 283mg | 273mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.2g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.52g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.26g | 6.33g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.398g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.783g | N/A |
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
44%
70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pesto is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pesto is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pesto contains less Sodium (difference - 2599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pesto is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pesto is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.