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Cheese sauce vs. Spaghetti sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheese sauce and Spaghetti sauce

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc in Cheese sauce is higher than in Spaghetti sauce.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 114% more than Spaghetti sauce.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Spaghetti sauce is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned.

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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 9.3% 6% 26% 34% 0% 5.7% 11% 77% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1032%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 13% 20% 0% 0% 7.5% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +603.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +540%
Contains more FatsFats +1936.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +595.6%
Contains more OtherOther +361.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2204.2%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.51 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3170.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%

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 Spaghetti sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sauce Spaghetti sauce Opinion
Calories 438kcal 48kcal Cheese sauce
Protein 7.68g 1.2g Cheese sauce
Fats 18.33g 0.9g Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Net carbs 59.52g 8.7g Cheese sauce
Carbs 60.52g 8.7g Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Spaghetti sauce
Magnesium 36mg 13mg Cheese sauce
Calcium 204mg 20mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 428mg 292mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.5mg 0.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 10.26g 4.7g Spaghetti sauce
Fiber 1g Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Zinc 1.11mg 0.21mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 283mg 25mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 3202mg 590mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A 202IU 335IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A 56µg 17µg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.03mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.678mg 0.12mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.399mg 0.73mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.06mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 0µg Cheese sauce
Folate 134µg Cheese sauce
Saturated Fat 8.44g 0.162g Spaghetti sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 6.868g 0.21g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.983g 0.51g Cheese sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sauce Spaghetti sauce
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
43%
Cheese sauce
7%
Spaghetti sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Cheese sauce
17%
Spaghetti sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 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

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.