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Chicken soup vs. Chicken gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken soup and Chicken gravy

  • Chicken gravy contains less Vitamin B3 than Chicken soup.
  • Chicken gravy's daily need coverage for Sodium is 11% higher.
  • Chicken gravy contains 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken soup. Chicken soup contains 1.584mg of Vitamin B3, while Chicken gravy contains 0.285mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken soup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, 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 Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +184.2%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 4% 3% 9% 4% 51% 3% 7% 2% 3%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +184.2%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +254.9%
Contains more Fats +118.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Water - 90.3
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 +254.9%
Contains more Fats +118.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Water - 90.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
31% 50% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Chicken gravy Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 5.19g Chicken gravy
Protein 2.52g 0.71g Chicken soup
Fats 1.2g 2.62g Chicken gravy
Carbs 3.53g 5.29g Chicken gravy
Calories 36kcal 48kcal Chicken gravy
Starch 4.89g Chicken gravy
Sugar 1.58g 0.3g Chicken gravy
Fiber 0g 0.1g Chicken gravy
Calcium 3mg 10mg Chicken gravy
Iron 0.21mg 0.09mg Chicken soup
Magnesium 4mg 3mg Chicken soup
Phosphorus 27mg 20mg Chicken soup
Potassium 105mg 42mg Chicken soup
Sodium 143mg 389mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.14mg 0.08mg Chicken soup
Copper 0.054mg 0.019mg Chicken soup
Manganese 0.015mg Chicken gravy
Selenium 2.2µg 0.4µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 3IU 3IU
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.1mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.024mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.053mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 0.285mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.025mg Chicken soup
Folate 5µg 2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.6µg Chicken gravy
Cholesterol 3mg 5mg Chicken soup
Trans Fat 0.011g Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 0.321g 0.639g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 1.027g Chicken gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.407g Chicken gravy
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
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
4%
Chicken gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
8%
Chicken gravy

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.318g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.