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Enchilada sauce vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are enchilada sauce and alfredo sauce different?

  • Enchilada sauce has more vitamin A than alfredo sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for alfredo sauce is 75% higher.
  • Enchilada sauce contains 3 times more vitamin A than alfredo sauce. While enchilada sauce contains 667IU of vitamin A, alfredo sauce contains only 213IU.
  • Enchilada sauce has less sodium.

PACE, Enchilada Sauce and Sauce, alfredo mix, dry are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 23% 0% 0% 0% 113% 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 -66.5%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%

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.
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 6.7% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 87% 3%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.33 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.9 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 +4148.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +817.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +338.4%
Contains more OtherOther +236.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Enchilada sauce Alfredo sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Enchilada sauce Alfredo sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 867mg 2590mg 75%
Saturated fat 0g 13.18g 60%
Phosphorus 415mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 57%
Fats 0g 36.35g 56%
Calcium 467mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 13.669g 34%
Protein 1.67g 15.32g 27%
Calories 40kcal 535kcal 25%
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 16%
Zinc 1.49mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 10%
Carbs 8.33g 36.52g 9%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Copper 0.064mg 7%
Potassium 254mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.94mg 4%
Manganese 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 2g 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Net carbs 6.63g 34.52g N/A
Sugar 6.67g 5.4g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Enchilada sauce Alfredo 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
1%
Enchilada sauce
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Enchilada sauce
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Enchilada sauce
Enchilada sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Enchilada sauce
Enchilada sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1723mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Enchilada sauce
Enchilada sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
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 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. 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.