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Alfredo sauce vs. Chicken gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alfredo sauce and Chicken gravy different?

  • Alfredo sauce has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin E than Chicken gravy.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Alfredo sauce is 96% higher.
  • Chicken gravy has less Saturated Fat.

Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve 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.
Contains more Calcium +4570%
Contains more Iron +944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1975%
Contains more Potassium +504.8%
Contains more Zinc +1762.5%
Contains more Copper +236.8%
Contains more Manganese +273.3%
Contains more Selenium +2225%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 4% 3% 9% 4% 51% 3% 7% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +4570%
Contains more Iron +944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1975%
Contains more Potassium +504.8%
Contains more Zinc +1762.5%
Contains more Copper +236.8%
Contains more Manganese +273.3%
Contains more Selenium +2225%
Contains less Sodium -85%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin E +1740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +436%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +933.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.053
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 37% 0% 0% 39% 13% 39% 63% 31% 3% 48% 16%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 6% 13% 6% 9% 6% 2% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin E +1740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +436%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +933.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.053

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2057.7%
Contains more Fats +1287.4%
Contains more Carbs +590.4%
Contains more Other +803.7%
Contains more Water +4304.9%
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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 2.62 g
Carbs: 5.29 g
Water: 90.3 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +2057.7%
Contains more Fats +1287.4%
Contains more Carbs +590.4%
Contains more Other +803.7%
Contains more Water +4304.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1231%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2015.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
31% 50% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1231%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2015.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alfredo sauce Chicken gravy
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Alfredo sauce Chicken gravy Opinion
Net carbs 34.52g 5.19g Alfredo sauce
Protein 15.32g 0.71g Alfredo sauce
Fats 36.35g 2.62g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 36.52g 5.29g Alfredo sauce
Calories 535kcal 48kcal Alfredo sauce
Starch 4.89g Chicken gravy
Sugar 5.4g 0.3g Chicken gravy
Fiber 2g 0.1g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 467mg 10mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg 0.09mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 32mg 3mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 415mg 20mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg 42mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 2590mg 389mg Chicken gravy
Zinc 1.49mg 0.08mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg 0.019mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg 0.015mg Alfredo sauce
Selenium 9.3µg 0.4µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 213IU 3IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 1µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.1mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.024mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.053mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 0.285mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.143mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.025mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg 2µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg 0.6µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 56mg 5mg Chicken gravy
Trans Fat 0.011g Alfredo sauce
Saturated Fat 13.18g 0.639g Chicken gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g 1.027g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 0.407g Alfredo sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.377g Chicken gravy
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Chicken gravy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Alfredo sauce
4%
Chicken gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
8%
Chicken gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 2201mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.541g)
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. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/nutrients
  2. Chicken gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171566/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.