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

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Differences between Mushroom gravy and Alfredo sauce

  • Mushroom gravy is higher in Manganese, however, Alfredo sauce is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 88% higher.
  • Mushroom gravy has 5 times more Manganese than Alfredo sauce. While Mushroom gravy has 0.3mg of Manganese, Alfredo sauce has only 0.056mg.
  • Mushroom gravy has less Sodium.

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

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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.
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy
3
:
7
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +435.7%
Contains more Calcium +6571.4%
Contains more Iron +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2666.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.6%
Contains more Zinc +112.9%
Contains more Selenium +389.5%
Mushroom gravy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 25% 2% 7% 10% 75% 20% 34% 40% 11%
Alfredo sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +435.7%
Contains more Calcium +6571.4%
Contains more Iron +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2666.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.6%
Contains more Zinc +112.9%
Contains more Selenium +389.5%

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.
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy
3
:
7
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.044
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%
Alfredo 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% 37% 0% 0% 39% 13% 39% 63% 31% 3% 48% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.044

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy
1
:
4
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains more Water +4241.5%
Contains more Protein +1115.9%
Contains more Fats +1241.3%
Contains more Carbs +567.6%
Contains more Other +525.6%
Mushroom gravy
3% 5% 89%
Protein: 1.26 g
Fats: 2.71 g
Carbs: 5.47 g
Water: 89 g
Other: 1.56 g
Alfredo sauce
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
Contains more Water +4241.5%
Contains more Protein +1115.9%
Contains more Fats +1241.3%
Contains more Carbs +567.6%
Contains more Other +525.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy
1
:
2
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1068.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.1%
Mushroom gravy
15% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.02 g
Alfredo sauce
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1068.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mushroom gravy Alfredo sauce Opinion
Net carbs 5.07g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Protein 1.26g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 2.71g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 5.47g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Calories 50kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 5.4g Mushroom gravy
Fiber 0.4g 2g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 7mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.66mg 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 2mg 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 15mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 106mg 254mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 570mg 2590mg Mushroom gravy
Zinc 0.7mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.1mg 0.064mg Mushroom gravy
Manganese 0.3mg 0.056mg Mushroom gravy
Selenium 1.9µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.054mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B3 0.671mg 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 1.044mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 12µg 4µg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Mushroom gravy
Saturated Fat 0.4g 13.18g Mushroom gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 1.17g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.02g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

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Mushroom gravy Alfredo sauce
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
10%
Mushroom gravy
25%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mushroom gravy
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 2020mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.78g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Mushroom gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171170/nutrients
  2. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.