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New England Clam Chowder vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between New England Clam Chowder and Alfredo sauce

  • New England Clam Chowder is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Iron, while Alfredo sauce is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • New England Clam Chowder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 379% more than Alfredo sauce.
  • New England Clam Chowder has 4 times more Copper than Alfredo sauce. New England Clam Chowder has 0.239mg of Copper, while Alfredo sauce has 0.064mg.
  • New England Clam Chowder is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, clam chowder, new england, canned, condensed 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 9.3% 4.8% 20% 93% 80% 10% 111% 67% 22% 34%
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 more IronIron +163.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2818.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +302.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%

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 14% 3.5% 8.4% 0% 31% 38% 29% 14% 24% 1184% 2% 11% 3.8%
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% 13% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2392.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +675%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 10% 81% 3%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 2.06 g
Carbs: 10.32 g
Water: 81.49 g
Other: 2.96 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 +3875.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +383.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1664.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +253.9%
Contains more OtherOther +229.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.959 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.959 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 -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +797.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient New England Clam Chowder Alfredo sauce Opinion
Calories 72kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Protein 3.17g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 2.06g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg New England Clam Chowder
Net carbs 9.62g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 10.32g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 6mg 56mg New England Clam Chowder
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Calcium 16mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 221mg 254mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 2.48mg 0.94mg New England Clam Chowder
Sugar 0.38g 5.4g New England Clam Chowder
Fiber 0.7g 2g Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.239mg 0.064mg New England Clam Chowder
Zinc 0.37mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 260mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 516mg 2590mg New England Clam Chowder
Vitamin A 58IU 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 17µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.165mg 0.056mg New England Clam Chowder
Selenium 6.3µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.125mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.054mg New England Clam Chowder
Vitamin B3 1.55mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 9.47µg 0.38µg New England Clam Chowder
Vitamin K 0.8µg 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Folate 14µg 4µg New England Clam Chowder
Trans Fat 0.013g Alfredo sauce
Choline 6.9mg New England Clam Chowder
Saturated Fat 0.959g 13.18g New England Clam Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.959g 8.61g Alfredo sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g New England Clam Chowder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.011g 0g New England Clam Chowder
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g New England Clam Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
New England Clam Chowder 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
105%
New England Clam Chowder
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
New England Clam Chowder
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 2074mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.221g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. New England Clam Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171547/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.