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Broth vs. Chicken gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broth and Chicken gravy different?

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B12 than Chicken gravy.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Broth is 1021% higher.
  • Chicken gravy has less Sodium.

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, 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.
Broth
Broth
8
:
2
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy
Contains more Calcium +1770%
Contains more Iron +1044.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Potassium +635.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +6900%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Chicken gravy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 4% 3% 9% 4% 51% 3% 7% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1770%
Contains more Iron +1044.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Potassium +635.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +6900%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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.
Broth
Broth
9
:
2
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +711.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +763.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Chicken gravy
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 E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +711.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +763.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
4
:
1
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy
Contains more Protein +2246.5%
Contains more Fats +429.8%
Contains more Carbs +240.5%
Contains more Other +4453.7%
Contains more Water +3878%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Chicken gravy
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 +2246.5%
Contains more Fats +429.8%
Contains more Carbs +240.5%
Contains more Other +4453.7%
Contains more Water +3878%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Chicken gravy
31% 50% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Chicken gravy
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Broth Chicken gravy Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 5.19g Broth
Protein 16.66g 0.71g Broth
Fats 13.88g 2.62g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 5.29g Broth
Calories 267kcal 48kcal Broth
Starch 4.89g Chicken gravy
Sugar 17.36g 0.3g Chicken gravy
Fiber 0g 0.1g Chicken gravy
Calcium 187mg 10mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.09mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg 3mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 20mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 42mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 389mg Chicken gravy
Zinc 0.09mg 0.08mg Broth
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Chicken gravy
Manganese 0.15mg 0.015mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 0.4µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 3IU Chicken gravy
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicken gravy
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.024mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.053mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.285mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.143mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.025mg Broth
Folate 32µg 2µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Chicken gravy
Cholesterol 13mg 5mg Chicken gravy
Trans Fat 0.011g Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.639g Chicken gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 1.027g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.407g Broth
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Chicken gravy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Broth
4%
Chicken gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
8%
Chicken gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 23486mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.