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Broth vs. Onion gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broth and Onion gravy

  • Broth has more Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Onion gravy has more Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Broth covers your daily need of Sodium 856% more than Onion gravy.
  • Broth contains 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Onion gravy. While Broth contains 0.6mg of Vitamin B5, Onion gravy contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Onion gravy is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +359%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +49.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +877.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~31µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +85.1%
Contains more FatsFats +362.7%
Contains more OtherOther +207.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.6%
Contains more WaterWater +92.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +495.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Onion gravy Opinion
Calories 267kcal 322kcal Onion gravy
Protein 16.66g 9g Broth
Fats 13.88g 3g Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7mg Onion gravy
Net carbs 18.01g 61.64g Onion gravy
Carbs 18.01g 67.64g Onion gravy
Cholesterol 13mg 2mg Onion gravy
Magnesium 56mg 34mg Broth
Calcium 187mg 280mg Onion gravy
Potassium 309mg 262mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 1mg Broth
Sugar 17.36g Onion gravy
Fiber 0g 6g Onion gravy
Copper 0mg 0.17mg Onion gravy
Zinc 0.09mg 0.88mg Onion gravy
Phosphorus 166mg 203mg Onion gravy
Sodium 23875mg 4186mg Onion gravy
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 0.15mg 0.4mg Onion gravy
Selenium 28µg 6.1µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.2mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.4mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.7mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.7µg Onion gravy
Folate 32µg 31µg Broth
Choline 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 1.86g Onion gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.9g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.14g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Onion gravy
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Broth
29%
Onion gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
97%
Onion gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 19689mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.