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Chicken gravy vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken gravy and Broth different?

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B12 than Chicken gravy.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Broth is 1021% higher.

Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 3% 3.7% 3.4% 6.3% 2.2% 8.6% 51% 2% 2.2%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1770%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +635.7%
Contains more IronIron +1044.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6900%

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 0% 0.18% 2% 0% 6% 12% 5.3% 8.6% 5.8% 0% 1.5% 1.5% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +711.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +763.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +2997.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 2.62 g
Carbs: 5.29 g
Water: 90.3 g
Other: 1.08 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +3878%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2246.5%
Contains more FatsFats +429.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240.5%
Contains more OtherOther +4453.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 50% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +421.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1000.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gravy Broth Opinion
Calories 48kcal 267kcal Broth
Protein 0.71g 16.66g Broth
Fats 2.62g 13.88g Broth
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Broth
Net carbs 5.19g 18.01g Broth
Carbs 5.29g 18.01g Broth
Cholesterol 5mg 13mg Chicken gravy
Magnesium 3mg 56mg Broth
Calcium 10mg 187mg Broth
Potassium 42mg 309mg Broth
Iron 0.09mg 1.03mg Broth
Sugar 0.3g 17.36g Chicken gravy
Fiber 0.1g 0g Chicken gravy
Copper 0.019mg 0mg Chicken gravy
Zinc 0.08mg 0.09mg Broth
Starch 4.89g Chicken gravy
Phosphorus 20mg 166mg Broth
Sodium 389mg 23875mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin A 3IU 2IU Chicken gravy
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Chicken gravy
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 0.015mg 0.15mg Broth
Selenium 0.4µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 0.285mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Broth
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Chicken gravy
Folate 2µg 32µg Broth
Trans Fat 0.011g Broth
Choline 3.7mg 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 0.639g 3.43g Chicken gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 1.027g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 4.48g Broth
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.377g Chicken gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken gravy Broth
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
3%
Chicken gravy
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken gravy
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 23486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Chicken gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171566/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.