Taco sauce vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco sauce and cheese sauce
- Taco sauce contains less calcium and iron than cheese sauce.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for cheese sauce is 104% higher.
Food types used in this article are PACE, Red Taco Sauce 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
12.5 g
Water:
85.3 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
7.68 g
Fats:
18.33 g
Carbs:
60.52 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
9.69 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2156.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +384.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +340.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 813mg | 3202mg | 104% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.678mg | 52% | |
| Phosphorus | 283mg | 40% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 8.44g | 38% |
| Folate | 134µg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.499mg | 30% | |
| Fats | 0g | 18.33g | 28% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 204mg | 20% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 438kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.868g | 17% | |
| Carbs | 12.5g | 60.52g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.399mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 0g | 7.68g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 428mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.983g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.5g | 59.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 10.26g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese 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 ($)