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Potato soup vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato soup and Cheese sauce

  • Potato soup has more Copper, while Cheese sauce has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 113% more than Potato soup.
  • Potato soup contains 2 times more Copper than Cheese sauce. While Potato soup contains 0.2mg of Copper, Cheese sauce contains only 0.085mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed 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 9.3% 5.1% 15% 13% 67% 4.1% 18% 79% 39% 10%
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 more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +476.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.4%
Contains more IronIron +47.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +590.2%

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 0.67% 4.1% 1.4% 0% 7% 6.7% 8.1% 42% 6.9% 5% 2.8% 1.5% 4.7%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +653.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1050%
Contains more FolateFolate +6600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 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 +2069.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.6%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +373.2%
Contains more OtherOther +432.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 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 -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1460.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato soup Cheese sauce Opinion
Calories 74kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Protein 1.51g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 1.88g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Cheese sauce
Net carbs 11.49g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Carbs 12.79g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 1mg 23mg Potato soup
Magnesium 13mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Calcium 17mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 165mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.34mg 0.5mg Cheese sauce
Sugar 1.44g 10.26g Potato soup
Fiber 1.3g 1g Potato soup
Copper 0.2mg 0.085mg Potato soup
Zinc 0.15mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 41mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 604mg 3202mg Potato soup
Vitamin A 68IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 19µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 0.07mg Potato soup
Manganese 0.3mg 0.052mg Potato soup
Selenium 1.9µg Potato soup
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 0.7mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin K 1.1µg Potato soup
Folate 2µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Choline 8.7mg Potato soup
Saturated Fat 0.97g 8.44g Potato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.44g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.983g Cheese sauce
Tryptophan 0.02mg Potato soup
Threonine 0.049mg Potato soup
Isoleucine 0.061mg Potato soup
Leucine 0.094mg Potato soup
Lysine 0.066mg Potato soup
Methionine 0.024mg Potato soup
Phenylalanine 0.066mg Potato soup
Valine 0.074mg Potato soup
Histidine 0.031mg Potato soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato soup Cheese sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Potato soup
43%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Potato soup
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato soup
Potato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 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. Potato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/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.