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Broth vs. Turkey gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broth and Turkey gravy

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Turkey gravy is higher in Copper.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 1013% more than Turkey gravy.
  • Turkey gravy contains 47 times less Calcium than Broth. Broth contains 187mg of Calcium, while Turkey gravy contains 4mg.
  • Turkey gravy has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Gravy, turkey, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 +4575%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +472.4%
Contains more Potassium +183.5%
Contains more Selenium +4566.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +788.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 27% 2% 13% 10% 76% 22% 34% 27% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4575%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +472.4%
Contains more Potassium +183.5%
Contains more Selenium +4566.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +788.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 19% 25% 2% 3% 2% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +540.8%
Contains more Fats +561%
Contains more Carbs +253.1%
Contains more Other +2973.8%
Contains more Water +3803.1%
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
3% 2% 5% 89%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 88.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +540.8%
Contains more Fats +561%
Contains more Carbs +253.1%
Contains more Other +2973.8%
Contains more Water +3803.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +814.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +814.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Turkey 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 Turkey gravy Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 4.7g Broth
Protein 16.66g 2.6g Broth
Fats 13.88g 2.1g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 5.1g Broth
Calories 267kcal 51kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g 0.21g Turkey gravy
Fiber 0g 0.4g Turkey gravy
Calcium 187mg 4mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.7mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg 2mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 29mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 109mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 577mg Turkey gravy
Zinc 0.09mg 0.8mg Turkey gravy
Copper 0mg 0.1mg Turkey gravy
Manganese 0.15mg 0.2mg Turkey gravy
Selenium 28µg 0.6µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.05mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.08mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.3mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.02mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.01mg Broth
Folate 32µg 2µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.1µg Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 2mg Turkey gravy
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.62g Turkey gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.9g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.49g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Turkey 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
6%
Turkey gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
21%
Turkey gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 23298mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey gravy
Turkey 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. Turkey gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171568/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.