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Onion soup vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Onion soup and Alfredo sauce

  • Onion soup has less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Alfredo sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 90% more than Onion soup.
  • Onion soup has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, onion, 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 1.4% 6.6% 4.9% 21% 33% 14% 3.9% 67% 26% 19%
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 CopperCopper +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2022.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.6%
Contains more IronIron +70.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +198%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4511.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.7%

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 3.3% 0.66% 4.4% 0% 6.8% 4.6% 9.2% 0% 9.2% 0% 1% 9% 2.2%
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 FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1836.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.06 g
Fats: 1.42 g
Carbs: 6.68 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 2.49 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 +4112.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +400.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2459.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.7%
Contains more OtherOther +292%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.53 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 -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2140.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1524.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion soup Alfredo 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 Onion soup Alfredo sauce Opinion
Calories 46kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Protein 3.06g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 1.42g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Onion soup
Net carbs 5.98g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 6.68g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Onion soup
Magnesium 2mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Calcium 22mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 56mg 254mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.55mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Sugar 2.72g 5.4g Onion soup
Fiber 0.7g 2g Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.1mg 0.064mg Onion soup
Zinc 0.5mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 9mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 516mg 2590mg Onion soup
Vitamin A 11IU 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 3µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.2mg 0.056mg Onion soup
Selenium 3.5µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.054mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 0.4µg 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Folate 12µg 4µg Onion soup
Choline 4mg Onion soup
Saturated Fat 0.21g 13.18g Onion soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.61g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.53g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Onion soup 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
4%
Onion soup
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Onion soup
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion soup
Onion soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2074mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.97g)
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. Onion soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171551/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.