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

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Summary of differences between Chicken soup and Mushroom gravy

  • Chicken soup has more Vitamin B3, while Mushroom gravy has more Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mushroom gravy covers your daily need of Sodium 19% more than Chicken soup.
  • Chicken soup contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Mushroom gravy. While Chicken soup contains 1.584mg of Vitamin B3, Mushroom gravy contains only 0.671mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.8%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +214.3%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Equal in Potassium - 106
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% 25% 2% 7% 10% 75% 20% 34% 40% 11%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.8%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +214.3%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Equal in Potassium - 106

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 15% 13% 67% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +55%
Contains more Other +160%
Equal in Water - 89
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% 89%
Protein: 1.26 g
Fats: 2.71 g
Carbs: 5.47 g
Water: 89 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +55%
Contains more Other +160%
Equal in Water - 89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.9%
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
15% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.9%

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 Mushroom gravy
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Mushroom gravy Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 5.07g Mushroom gravy
Protein 2.52g 1.26g Chicken soup
Fats 1.2g 2.71g Mushroom gravy
Carbs 3.53g 5.47g Mushroom gravy
Calories 36kcal 50kcal Mushroom gravy
Sugar 1.58g Mushroom gravy
Fiber 0g 0.4g Mushroom gravy
Calcium 3mg 7mg Mushroom gravy
Iron 0.21mg 0.66mg Mushroom gravy
Magnesium 4mg 2mg Chicken soup
Phosphorus 27mg 15mg Chicken soup
Potassium 105mg 106mg Mushroom gravy
Sodium 143mg 570mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.14mg 0.7mg Mushroom gravy
Copper 0.054mg 0.1mg Mushroom gravy
Manganese 0.3mg Mushroom gravy
Selenium 2.2µg 1.9µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.033mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.063mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 0.671mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.02mg Chicken soup
Folate 5µg 12µg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin K 0.2µg Chicken soup
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Mushroom gravy
Saturated Fat 0.321g 0.4g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 1.17g Mushroom gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 1.02g Mushroom gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken soup Mushroom 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
10%
Mushroom gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
22%
Mushroom gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup 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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.