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Cream of mushroom soup vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cream of mushroom soup and Cheese sauce

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3 in Cheese sauce is higher than in Cream of mushroom soup.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 124% more than Cream of mushroom soup.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream of mushroom soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 1.4% 2.1% 2.7% 3.4% 5.3% 1.6% 5.1% 44% 2.3% 7.6%
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 -89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2814.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1280.6%
Contains more IronIron +455.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +431.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2258.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.9%

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% 0.24% 4.8% 3% 1.5% 1.8% 3.2% 4.3% 1.6% 0% 24% 0.75% 2.6%
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% 12% 0% 0% 53% 156% 45% 90% 42% 58% 0% 101% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1981.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 92.46 g
Other: 0.96 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 +2346%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1063.6%
Contains more FatsFats +607.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1717.4%
Contains more OtherOther +909.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 24% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 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 -94.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1050.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of mushroom soup Cheese sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cream of mushroom soup Cheese sauce Opinion
Calories 39kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Protein 0.66g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 2.59g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Cheese sauce
Net carbs 3.03g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Carbs 3.33g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 4IU Cream of mushroom soup
Magnesium 2mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Calcium 7mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 31mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.09mg 0.5mg Cheese sauce
Sugar 0.2g 10.26g Cream of mushroom soup
Fiber 0.3g 1g Cheese sauce
Copper 0.016mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Zinc 0.06mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 12mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 340mg 3202mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin A 4IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 1µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 0.24mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream of mushroom soup
Manganese 0.018mg 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Selenium 1.4µg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.008mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 0.169mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 0.072mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.007mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin K 9.6µg Cream of mushroom soup
Folate 1µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Choline 4.7mg Cream of mushroom soup
Saturated Fat 0.472g 8.44g Cream of mushroom soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.597g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 0.983g Cream of mushroom soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of mushroom soup Cheese sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Cream of mushroom soup
43%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cream of mushroom soup
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2862mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.968g)
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. Cream of mushroom soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172915/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.