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

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How are Tomato soup and Alfredo sauce different?

  • Alfredo sauce has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E than Tomato soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Alfredo sauce is 105% higher.
  • Tomato soup has less Sodium.

Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial and Sauce, alfredo mix, dry are the varieties used in this article.

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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 5% 2.4% 24% 11% 9.7% 2.5% 6.4% 24% 8.7% 8.2%
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 less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5737.5%
Contains more IronIron +224.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1555.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2666.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +520%
~equal in Potassium ~254mg

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 21% 12% 3.4% 0% 5% 1.6% 7.9% 0% 9.7% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.4%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +982.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +313.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 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 +4317.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2057.7%
Contains more FatsFats +17209.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +390.2%
Contains more OtherOther +803.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20301.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11081.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato soup Alfredo 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 Tomato soup Alfredo sauce Opinion
Calories 32kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Protein 0.71g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 0.21g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Tomato soup
Net carbs 6.95g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 7.45g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Tomato soup
Magnesium 7mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Calcium 8mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 275mg 254mg Tomato soup
Iron 0.29mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Sugar 4.03g 5.4g Tomato soup
Fiber 0.5g 2g Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.029mg 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Zinc 0.09mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 15mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 186mg 2590mg Tomato soup
Vitamin A 192IU 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 10µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.067mg 0.056mg Tomato soup
Selenium 1.5µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.054mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 0.42mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 1.5µg 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Folate 0µg 4µg Alfredo sauce
Choline 6.3mg Tomato soup
Saturated Fat 0.056g 13.18g Tomato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato soup Alfredo 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
5%
Tomato soup
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Tomato soup
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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 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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.