Chowder vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chowder and cheese sauce
- Chowder has more vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat; however, cheese sauce is higher in monounsaturated fat.
- Cheese sauce covers your daily sodium needs 126% more than chowder.
- Cheese sauce contains 6 times less vitamin A than chowder. Chowder contains 1150IU of vitamin A, while cheese sauce contains 202IU.
- Chowder has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.1 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
7.5 g
Water:
82.1 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
7.68 g
Fats:
18.33 g
Carbs:
60.52 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
9.69 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2072% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +191% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +706.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +869% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.9 g
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 | -79.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 299mg | 3202mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.678mg | 52% | |
| Phosphorus | 283mg | 40% | |
| Folate | 134µg | 34% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.75g | 8.44g | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.499mg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% | |
| Fats | 6.3g | 18.33g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46µg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 7.5g | 60.52g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 438kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.399mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.27g | 6.868g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 428mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 3.1g | 7.68g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.9g | 0.983g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.6g | 59.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.26g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 56µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 2903mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)