Cheese sauce vs. Turkey gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheese sauce and turkey gravy
- Turkey gravy has less vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
- Cheese sauce covers your daily sodium needs 114% more than turkey gravy.
- Turkey gravy contains 75 times less vitamin B5 than cheese sauce. Cheese sauce contains 1.499mg of vitamin B5, while turkey gravy contains 0.02mg.
- Turkey gravy has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry and Gravy, turkey, canned, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +292.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +875.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +955% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +747.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7395% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +360% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.68 g
Fats:
18.33 g
Carbs:
60.52 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
9.69 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
88.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +195.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +772.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1086.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +505.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2243.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.983 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.49 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +663.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 3202mg | 577mg | 114% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.678mg | 0.08mg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 8.44g | 0.62g | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 283mg | 29mg | 36% |
| Folate | 134µg | 2µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.499mg | 0.02mg | 30% |
| Fats | 18.33g | 2.1g | 25% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 4mg | 20% |
| Calories | 438kcal | 51kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 60.52g | 5.1g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.02mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.868g | 0.9g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46µg | 0.1µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.01mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.68g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 109mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.399mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.983g | 0.49g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 59.52g | 4.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.26g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 2625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey gravy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.