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

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A recap on differences between Onion gravy and Sofrito sauce

  • Onion gravy has more Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Sofrito sauce is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Onion gravy covers your daily Sodium needs 132% more than Sofrito sauce.
  • Sofrito sauce contains 14 times less Calcium than Onion gravy. Onion gravy contains 280mg of Calcium, while Sofrito sauce contains 20mg.
  • Sofrito sauce has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Gravy, onion, dry, mix and Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe.

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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 Calcium +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +60.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Equal in Copper - 0.165
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 38% 25% 87% 24% 546% 24% 57% 53% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 36% 18% 60% 36% 150% 39% 56% 25% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +60.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Equal in Copper - 0.165

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 B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +497%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264%
Contains more Folate +38.7%
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%
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% 68% 71% 49% 55% 36% 84% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +497%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264%
Contains more Folate +38.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1138.8%
Contains more Other +312.4%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Fats +506.7%
Contains more Water +1268.3%
9% 3% 68% 4% 16%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3 g
Carbs: 67.64 g
Water: 4.36 g
Other: 16 g
13% 18% 5% 60% 4%
Protein: 12.8 g
Fats: 18.2 g
Carbs: 5.46 g
Water: 59.66 g
Other: 3.88 g
Contains more Carbs +1138.8%
Contains more Other +312.4%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Fats +506.7%
Contains more Water +1268.3%

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 Sofrito sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion gravy Sofrito sauce Opinion
Net carbs 61.64g 3.76g Onion gravy
Protein 9g 12.8g Sofrito sauce
Fats 3g 18.2g Sofrito sauce
Carbs 67.64g 5.46g Onion gravy
Calories 322kcal 237kcal Onion gravy
Fiber 6g 1.7g Onion gravy
Calcium 280mg 20mg Onion gravy
Iron 1mg 0.94mg Onion gravy
Magnesium 34mg 25mg Onion gravy
Phosphorus 203mg 139mg Onion gravy
Potassium 262mg 401mg Sofrito sauce
Sodium 4186mg 1145mg Sofrito sauce
Zinc 0.88mg 1.41mg Sofrito sauce
Copper 0.17mg 0.165mg Onion gravy
Manganese 0.4mg 0.191mg Onion gravy
Selenium 6.1µg Onion gravy
Vitamin C 7mg 20.4mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.284mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.212mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B3 3.7mg 2.918mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.597mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.364mg Sofrito sauce
Folate 31µg 43µg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B12 0.7µg Onion gravy
Cholesterol 2mg Sofrito sauce
Saturated Fat 1.86g Sofrito sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g Onion gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g Onion gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion gravy Sofrito 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
33%
Sofrito sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Onion gravy
42%
Sofrito sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 3041mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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. Sofrito sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171174/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.