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

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Summary of differences between Onion gravy and Cheese sauce

  • Onion gravy has more Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Copper, while Cheese sauce has more Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Onion gravy covers your daily need of Sodium 43% more than Cheese sauce.
  • Onion gravy contains 8 times more Manganese than Cheese sauce. While Onion gravy contains 0.4mg of Manganese, Cheese sauce contains only 0.052mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cheese sauce is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Gravy, onion, dry, mix 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.
Onion gravy
Onion gravy
5
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5
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +669.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Onion gravy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 38% 25% 87% 24% 546% 24% 57% 53% 34%
Cheese sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +669.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 36

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.
Onion gravy
Onion gravy
3
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6
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Vitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1399%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +332.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.211
Onion 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% 24% 50% 93% 70% 6% 24% 24% 88% 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 C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1399%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +332.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.211

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion gravy
Onion gravy
4
:
1
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Fats +511%
Onion gravy
9% 3% 68% 4% 16%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3 g
Carbs: 67.64 g
Water: 4.36 g
Other: 16 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 Protein +17.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Fats +511%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion gravy
Onion gravy
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2
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +663.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.1%
Onion gravy
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.86 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 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 -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +663.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion gravy Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 61.64g 59.52g Onion gravy
Protein 9g 7.68g Onion gravy
Fats 3g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 67.64g 60.52g Onion gravy
Calories 322kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 10.26g Onion gravy
Fiber 6g 1g Onion gravy
Calcium 280mg 204mg Onion gravy
Iron 1mg 0.5mg Onion gravy
Magnesium 34mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 203mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 262mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 4186mg 3202mg Cheese sauce
Zinc 0.88mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.17mg 0.085mg Onion gravy
Manganese 0.4mg 0.052mg Onion gravy
Selenium 6.1µg Onion gravy
Vitamin A 0IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 0.9mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 3.7mg 2.399mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 31µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.46µg Onion gravy
Cholesterol 2mg 23mg Onion gravy
Saturated Fat 1.86g 8.44g Onion gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.983g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion 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
31%
Onion gravy
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Onion gravy
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 984mg)
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.
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. Onion gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171172/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.