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

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Differences between Mushroom gravy and Cheese sauce

  • 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 Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Gravy, mushroom, canned and Sauce, cheese sauce 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
5
:
5
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +476.9%
Contains more Calcium +2814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1786.7%
Contains more Potassium +303.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Mushroom gravy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 25% 2% 7% 10% 75% 20% 34% 40% 11%
Cheese sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +476.9%
Contains more Calcium +2814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1786.7%
Contains more Potassium +303.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%

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
0
:
9
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
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 +∞%
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%
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%
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
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy
1
:
4
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Water +2254.5%
Contains more Protein +509.5%
Contains more Fats +576.4%
Contains more Carbs +1006.4%
Contains more Other +521.2%
Mushroom gravy
3% 5% 89%
Protein: 1.26 g
Fats: 2.71 g
Carbs: 5.47 g
Water: 89 g
Other: 1.56 g
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
Contains more Water +2254.5%
Contains more Protein +509.5%
Contains more Fats +576.4%
Contains more Carbs +1006.4%
Contains more Other +521.2%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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