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Chicken noodle soup vs. Chicken gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken noodle soup and chicken gravy?

  • Chicken noodle soup is higher in selenium; however, chicken gravy is richer in monounsaturated fat.
  • Chicken gravy contains 10 times less selenium than chicken noodle soup. Chicken noodle soup contains 3.8µg of selenium, while chicken gravy contains 0.4µg.
  • Chicken noodle soup has less sodium.

We used Soup, chicken noodle, dry, mix, prepared with water and Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve types 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% 0.6% 1.1% 7.5% 4.7% 2.2% 5.1% 30% 4.2% 21%
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%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~3mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.08mg

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% 0.33% 1% 0% 20% 6.9% 8.1% 2.5% 2.3% 2.5% 3.5% 5.3% 2.7%
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% 0.33% 2% 0% 6% 12% 5.3% 8.6% 5.8% 0% 1.5% 1.5% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 94.16 g
Other: 0.78 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 ProteinProtein +18.3%
Contains more FatsFats +376.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +38.5%
~equal in Water ~90.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 43% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.155 g
31% 50% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +401%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken noodle soup Chicken gravy DV% diff.
Sodium 229mg 389mg 7%
Selenium 3.8µg 0.4µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.024mg 5%
Fats 0.55g 2.62g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.155g 0.407g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.205g 1.027g 2%
Saturated fat 0.122g 0.639g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.143mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.053mg 2%
Starch 4.89g 2%
Calories 23kcal 48kcal 1%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.431mg 0.285mg 1%
Manganese 0.032mg 0.015mg 1%
Phosphorus 12mg 20mg 1%
Copper 0.014mg 0.019mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 0.09mg 1%
Potassium 13mg 42mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 10mg 1%
Carbs 3.67g 5.29g 1%
Protein 0.84g 0.71g 0%
Net carbs 3.57g 5.19g N/A
Cholesterol 4mg 5mg 0%
Magnesium 3mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g 0.3g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0.1g 0%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Choline 4.9mg 3.7mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.377g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken noodle soup Chicken 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
4%
Chicken noodle soup
3%
Chicken gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken noodle soup
8%
Chicken gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.517g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.
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. Chicken noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172925/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.