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Turkey gravy vs. Chicken gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey gravy and Chicken gravy

  • Turkey gravy is richer than Chicken gravy in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Turkey gravy contains 13 times more Manganese than Chicken gravy. Turkey gravy contains 0.2mg of Manganese, while Chicken gravy contains 0.015mg.
  • Chicken gravy contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Gravy, turkey, canned, ready-to-serve and Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve.

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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 Iron +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +426.3%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -32.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 27% 2% 13% 10% 76% 22% 34% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 4% 3% 9% 4% 51% 3% 7% 2% 3%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +426.3%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -32.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 19% 25% 2% 3% 2% 13% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 6% 13% 6% 9% 6% 2% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +266.2%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +24.8%
Equal in Carbs - 5.29
Equal in Water - 90.3
3% 2% 5% 89%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 88.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 2.62 g
Carbs: 5.29 g
Water: 90.3 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +266.2%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +24.8%
Equal in Carbs - 5.29
Equal in Water - 90.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.639
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
31% 50% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.639

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey gravy Chicken gravy Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 5.19g Chicken gravy
Protein 2.6g 0.71g Turkey gravy
Fats 2.1g 2.62g Chicken gravy
Carbs 5.1g 5.29g Chicken gravy
Calories 51kcal 48kcal Turkey gravy
Starch 4.89g Chicken gravy
Sugar 0.21g 0.3g Turkey gravy
Fiber 0.4g 0.1g Turkey gravy
Calcium 4mg 10mg Chicken gravy
Iron 0.7mg 0.09mg Turkey gravy
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Chicken gravy
Phosphorus 29mg 20mg Turkey gravy
Potassium 109mg 42mg Turkey gravy
Sodium 577mg 389mg Chicken gravy
Zinc 0.8mg 0.08mg Turkey gravy
Copper 0.1mg 0.019mg Turkey gravy
Manganese 0.2mg 0.015mg Turkey gravy
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Turkey gravy
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Chicken gravy
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicken gravy
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.1mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.024mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.053mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.285mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.143mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.025mg Chicken gravy
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Turkey gravy
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Chicken gravy
Cholesterol 2mg 5mg Turkey gravy
Trans Fat 0.011g Turkey gravy
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.639g Turkey gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 1.027g Chicken gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.49g 0.407g Turkey gravy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.377g Chicken gravy
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey gravy Chicken gravy
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
6%
Turkey gravy
4%
Chicken gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Turkey gravy
8%
Chicken gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
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. Turkey gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171568/nutrients
  2. Chicken gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171566/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.