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Cheese sauce vs. Mushroom gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheese sauce and Mushroom gravy

  • Cheese sauce is higher than Mushroom gravy in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 114% higher.
  • Mushroom gravy has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and Gravy, mushroom, canned.

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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.
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
5
:
5
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy
Contains more Calcium +2814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1786.7%
Contains more Potassium +303.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +476.9%
Cheese sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Mushroom gravy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 25% 2% 7% 10% 75% 20% 34% 40% 11%
Contains more Calcium +2814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1786.7%
Contains more Potassium +303.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +476.9%

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.
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
9
:
0
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +539.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +976.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cheese sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 3% 53% 157% 45% 90% 42% 101% 58% 0%
Mushroom gravy
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 15% 13% 67% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +539.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +976.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
4
:
1
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy
Contains more Protein +509.5%
Contains more Fats +576.4%
Contains more Carbs +1006.4%
Contains more Other +521.2%
Contains more Water +2254.5%
Cheese sauce
8% 18% 61% 4% 10%
Protein: 7.68 g
Fats: 18.33 g
Carbs: 60.52 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 9.69 g
Mushroom gravy
3% 5% 89%
Protein: 1.26 g
Fats: 2.71 g
Carbs: 5.47 g
Water: 89 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Protein +509.5%
Contains more Fats +576.4%
Contains more Carbs +1006.4%
Contains more Other +521.2%
Contains more Water +2254.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
1
:
2
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.02
Cheese sauce
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Mushroom gravy
15% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.02

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sauce Mushroom gravy
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sauce Mushroom gravy Opinion
Net carbs 59.52g 5.07g Cheese sauce
Protein 7.68g 1.26g Cheese sauce
Fats 18.33g 2.71g Cheese sauce
Carbs 60.52g 5.47g Cheese sauce
Calories 438kcal 50kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 10.26g Mushroom gravy
Fiber 1g 0.4g Cheese sauce
Calcium 204mg 7mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.5mg 0.66mg Mushroom gravy
Magnesium 36mg 2mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 283mg 15mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 428mg 106mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 3202mg 570mg Mushroom gravy
Zinc 1.11mg 0.7mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.085mg 0.1mg Mushroom gravy
Manganese 0.052mg 0.3mg Mushroom gravy
Selenium 1.9µg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin A 202IU 0IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 0µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.033mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.678mg 0.063mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.399mg 0.671mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 1.499mg 1.1mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.02mg Cheese sauce
Folate 134µg 12µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 0µg Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Mushroom gravy
Saturated Fat 8.44g 0.4g Mushroom gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 6.868g 1.17g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.983g 1.02g Mushroom gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese sauce Mushroom 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
47%
Cheese sauce
10%
Mushroom gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Cheese sauce
22%
Mushroom gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 2632mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheese sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/nutrients
  2. Mushroom gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171170/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.