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Chowder vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chowder and Tomato sauce

  • Tomato sauce has less Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chowder's daily need coverage for Sodium is 13% more.
  • Chowder has 43 times more Saturated Fat than Tomato sauce. Chowder has 1.75g of Saturated Fat, while Tomato sauce has 0.041g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 -96.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%

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 +164.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +158.3%
Contains more Fats +2000%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +91%
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +158.3%
Contains more Fats +2000%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +91%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2786.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2786.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chowder Tomato sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 3.81g Chowder
Protein 3.1g 1.2g Chowder
Fats 6.3g 0.3g Chowder
Carbs 7.5g 5.31g Chowder
Calories 99kcal 24kcal Chowder
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Chowder
Fiber 0.9g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 14mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 15mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 27mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 299mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.22mg Tomato sauce
Copper 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 0.6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 1150IU 435IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 22µg Chowder
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 9µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 1.75g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 0.044g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.121g Chowder

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Chowder Tomato sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Chowder
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.709g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.