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Chipotle salsa vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chipotle salsa and Cheese sauce?

  • Chipotle salsa is higher in Fiber, yet Cheese sauce is higher in Calcium, and Iron.
  • Cheese sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 108% more.
  • Chipotle salsa has 3 times more Fiber than Cheese sauce. While Chipotle salsa has 3.1g of Fiber, Cheese sauce has only 1g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chipotle salsa is lower.

We used PACE, Chipotle Chunky Salsa and Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 3% 53% 157% 45% 90% 42% 101% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2243.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +868.3%
Contains more Other +88.2%
6% 89% 5%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.25 g
Water: 88.6 g
Other: 5.15 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 Water +2243.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +868.3%
Contains more Other +88.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chipotle salsa Cheese sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chipotle salsa Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.15g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Protein 0g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 0g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 6.25g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Calories 25kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 6.25g 10.26g Chipotle salsa
Fiber 3.1g 1g Chipotle salsa
Calcium 0mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0mg 0.5mg Cheese sauce
Magnesium 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 719mg 3202mg Chipotle salsa
Zinc 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 625IU 202IU Chipotle salsa
Vitamin A RAE 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B1 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Chipotle salsa
Saturated Fat 0g 8.44g Chipotle salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.983g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chipotle salsa Cheese sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Chipotle salsa
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chipotle salsa
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chipotle salsa
Chipotle salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chipotle salsa
Chipotle salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 2483mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chipotle salsa
Chipotle salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chipotle salsa
Chipotle salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.44g)
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

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.