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Spaghetti sauce vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spaghetti sauce and Cheese sauce

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc in Cheese sauce is higher than in Spaghetti sauce.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 114% more than Spaghetti sauce.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spaghetti sauce is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned 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% 6% 26% 34% 0% 5.7% 11% 77% 0% 0%
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 IronIron +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1032%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 13% 20% 0% 0% 7.5% 28% 14% 0% 14% 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 3% 12% 0% 0% 53% 156% 45% 90% 42% 58% 0% 101% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +603.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 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 +2204.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +540%
Contains more FatsFats +1936.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +595.6%
Contains more OtherOther +361.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.51 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 -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3170.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti sauce 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 Spaghetti sauce Cheese sauce Opinion
Calories 48kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Protein 1.2g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 0.9g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 3.9mg 0.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Net carbs 8.7g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Carbs 8.7g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Spaghetti sauce
Magnesium 13mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Calcium 20mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 292mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.9mg 0.5mg Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 4.7g 10.26g Spaghetti sauce
Fiber 1g Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Zinc 0.21mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 25mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 590mg 3202mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A 335IU 202IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A 17µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 0.73mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Folate 134µg Cheese sauce
Saturated Fat 0.162g 8.44g Spaghetti sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.51g 0.983g Cheese sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spaghetti sauce 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%
Spaghetti sauce
43%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Spaghetti sauce
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. 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.