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Chowder vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chowder and alfredo sauce

  • Chowder has less monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Alfredo sauce covers your daily sodium needs 100% more than chowder.
  • Chowder has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Sauce, alfredo 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 140% 22% 35% 21% 41% 178% 338% 7.3% 51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%

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% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 0% 18% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~54µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
Contains more WaterWater +3904.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +394.2%
Contains more FatsFats +477%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +386.9%
Contains more OtherOther +876%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +976.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chowder Alfredo 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 Chowder Alfredo sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 299mg 2590mg 100%
Phosphorus 415mg 59%
Saturated fat 1.75g 13.18g 52%
Calcium 467mg 47%
Fats 6.3g 36.35g 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 8.61g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 1.27g 13.669g 31%
Protein 3.1g 15.32g 24%
Calories 99kcal 535kcal 22%
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 21%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 16%
Cholesterol 11mg 56mg 15%
Zinc 1.49mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 13%
Iron 0.94mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 10%
Carbs 7.5g 36.52g 10%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Potassium 254mg 7%
Copper 0.064mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 2g 4%
Manganese 0.056mg 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 34.52g N/A
Sugar 5.4g N/A
Vitamin A 58µg 54µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chowder Alfredo 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
1%
Chowder
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 2291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo 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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/nutrients
  2. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.