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

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Summary of differences between Chicken soup and Mushroom gravy

  • Chicken soup has more Vitamin B3, while Mushroom gravy has more Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mushroom gravy covers your daily need of Sodium 19% more than Chicken soup.
  • Chicken soup contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Mushroom gravy. While Chicken soup contains 1.584mg of Vitamin B3, Mushroom gravy contains only 0.671mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Gravy, mushroom, canned.

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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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 2.1% 9.4% 25% 33% 19% 6.4% 74% 39% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +214.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
~equal in Potassium ~106mg

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 0.67% 0.18% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
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% 0% 0% 8.3% 15% 13% 66% 4.6% 0% 0% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.033mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 5% 89%
Protein: 1.26 g
Fats: 2.71 g
Carbs: 5.47 g
Water: 89 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +125.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55%
Contains more OtherOther +160%
~equal in Water ~89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
15% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Mushroom gravy Opinion
Calories 36kcal 50kcal Mushroom gravy
Protein 2.52g 1.26g Chicken soup
Fats 1.2g 2.71g Mushroom gravy
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chicken soup
Net carbs 3.53g 5.07g Mushroom gravy
Carbs 3.53g 5.47g Mushroom gravy
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Mushroom gravy
Magnesium 4mg 2mg Chicken soup
Calcium 3mg 7mg Mushroom gravy
Potassium 105mg 106mg Mushroom gravy
Iron 0.21mg 0.66mg Mushroom gravy
Sugar 1.58g Mushroom gravy
Fiber 0g 0.4g Mushroom gravy
Copper 0.054mg 0.1mg Mushroom gravy
Zinc 0.14mg 0.7mg Mushroom gravy
Phosphorus 27mg 15mg Chicken soup
Sodium 143mg 570mg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg Chicken soup
Manganese 0.3mg Mushroom gravy
Selenium 2.2µg 1.9µg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.033mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.063mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 0.671mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.02mg Chicken soup
Vitamin K 0.2µg Chicken soup
Folate 5µg 12µg Mushroom gravy
Choline 9.2mg Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 0.321g 0.4g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 1.17g Mushroom gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 1.02g Mushroom gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Mushroom 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
6%
Chicken soup
9%
Mushroom gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
22%
Mushroom gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup 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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. Mushroom gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171170/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.