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Minestrone vs. Turkey gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Minestrone and Turkey gravy

  • Minestrone has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Turkey gravy is higher in Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Turkey gravy covers your daily Sodium needs 14% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +158.1%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 27% 2% 13% 10% 76% 22% 34% 27% 4%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +158.1%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 19% 25% 2% 3% 2% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +101.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 88.6
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 2% 5% 89%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 88.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +101.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 88.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.49
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.49

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Turkey gravy Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 4.7g Turkey gravy
Protein 1.77g 2.6g Turkey gravy
Fats 1.04g 2.1g Turkey gravy
Carbs 4.66g 5.1g Turkey gravy
Calories 34kcal 51kcal Turkey gravy
Sugar 0.21g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0.4g
Calcium 14mg 4mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 0.7mg Turkey gravy
Magnesium 3mg 2mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 23mg 29mg Turkey gravy
Potassium 130mg 109mg Minestrone
Sodium 254mg 577mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 0.8mg Turkey gravy
Copper 0.051mg 0.1mg Turkey gravy
Manganese 0.152mg 0.2mg Turkey gravy
Selenium 0.6µg Turkey gravy
Vitamin A 970IU 0IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 0µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.05mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.02mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.08mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.3mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.02mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.01mg Minestrone
Folate 15µg 2µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Turkey gravy
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 2mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.62g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.9g Turkey gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.49g Turkey gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Minestrone Turkey gravy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Minestrone
6%
Turkey gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
21%
Turkey gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/nutrients
  2. Turkey gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171568/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.