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Chicken soup vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken soup and cheese sauce

  • Cheese sauce has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin B6 than chicken soup.
  • Cheese sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 133% more.
  • Chicken soup contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry.

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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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.6%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +692.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +948.1%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +2337.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1427.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1614.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1515%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
52% 42% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.983 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1080.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +361.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken soup Cheese 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 Chicken soup Cheese sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 143mg 3202mg 133%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.678mg 46%
Phosphorus 27mg 283mg 37%
Saturated fat 0.321g 8.44g 37%
Folate 5µg 134µg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.499mg 30%
Fats 1.2g 18.33g 26%
Calories 36kcal 438kcal 20%
Calcium 3mg 204mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg 19%
Carbs 3.53g 60.52g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 6.868g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.211mg 15%
Protein 2.52g 7.68g 10%
Potassium 105mg 428mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.182mg 9%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.11mg 9%
Magnesium 4mg 36mg 8%
Cholesterol 3mg 23mg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 2.399mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.983g 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Iron 0.21mg 0.5mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Copper 0.054mg 0.085mg 3%
Manganese 0.052mg 2%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 3.53g 59.52g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 10.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Cheese 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
6%
Chicken soup
44%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 3059mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. 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.