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Asparagus soup vs. Onion gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between asparagus soup and onion gravy

  • Asparagus soup has more vitamin A; however, onion gravy has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for onion gravy is 153% higher.
  • Asparagus soup is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, condensed and Gravy, onion, dry, mix.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.9% 12% 24% 33% 19% 13% 87% 39% 10%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 84% 23% 38% 57% 24% 87% 546% 52% 33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1117.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.9%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +554.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8.7% 9.8% 0% 11% 14% 12% 6.6% 2.3% 5% 55% 14% 7.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 0% 0% 0% 50% 92% 69% 6% 23% 88% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1650%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 9% 84% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 8.52 g
Water: 84.05 g
Other: 2.35 g
9% 3% 68% 4% 16%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3 g
Carbs: 67.64 g
Water: 4.36 g
Other: 16 g
Contains more WaterWater +1827.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +394.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +693.9%
Contains more OtherOther +580.9%
~equal in Fats ~3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 25% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.46 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.86 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +942.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus soup Onion gravy DV% diff.
Sodium 669mg 4186mg 153%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.7µg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.4mg 26%
Calcium 23mg 280mg 26%
Phosphorus 31mg 203mg 25%
Fiber 0.4g 6g 22%
Carbs 8.52g 67.64g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.7mg 19%
Vitamin K 22µg 18%
Protein 1.82g 9g 14%
Calories 69kcal 322kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.2mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.46g 0.14g 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.17mg 8%
Selenium 1.9µg 6.1µg 8%
Magnesium 3mg 34mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.64mg 1mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.82g 1.86g 5%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 7mg 5%
Potassium 138mg 262mg 4%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.4mg 4%
Folate 19µg 31µg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Choline 13mg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.88mg 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 2mg 1%
Fats 3.26g 3g 0%
Net carbs 8.12g 61.64g N/A
Sugar 0.72g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.75g 0.9g 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.062mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.076mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0%
Histidine 0.039mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus soup Onion gravy
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Asparagus soup
29%
Onion gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus soup
97%
Onion gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup contains less Sodium (difference - 3517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.04g)
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. Asparagus soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171537/nutrients
  2. Onion gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171172/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.