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Mushroom gravy vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mushroom gravy and cheese sauce

  • Cheese sauce is higher than mushroom gravy in vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 114% higher.
  • Mushroom gravy has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Gravy, mushroom, canned and Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry.

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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 1.4% 2.1% 9.4% 25% 33% 19% 6.4% 74% 39% 10%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 61% 38% 19% 28% 30% 121% 418% 6.8% 0%
Contains more IronIron +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +476.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2814.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1786.7%

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% 0% 0% 8.3% 15% 13% 66% 4.6% 0% 0% 9% 0%
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% 19% 0% 0% 53% 156% 45% 90% 42% 58% 0% 101% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +539.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +976.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1016.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 89%
Protein: 1.26 g
Fats: 2.71 g
Carbs: 5.47 g
Water: 89 g
Other: 1.56 g
8% 18% 61% 4% 10%
Protein: 7.68 g
Fats: 18.33 g
Carbs: 60.52 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 9.69 g
Contains more WaterWater +2254.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +509.5%
Contains more FatsFats +576.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1006.4%
Contains more OtherOther +521.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 45% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.02 g
52% 42% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.983 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +487%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.983g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mushroom gravy Cheese sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 570mg 3202mg 114%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.678mg 47%
Phosphorus 15mg 283mg 38%
Saturated fat 0.4g 8.44g 37%
Folate 12µg 134µg 31%
Fats 2.71g 18.33g 24%
Calcium 7mg 204mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg 19%
Calories 50kcal 438kcal 19%
Carbs 5.47g 60.52g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.211mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.17g 6.868g 14%
Protein 1.26g 7.68g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.182mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.671mg 2.399mg 11%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.052mg 11%
Potassium 106mg 428mg 9%
Magnesium 2mg 36mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 1.499mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.11mg 4%
Selenium 1.9µg 3%
Iron 0.66mg 0.5mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.085mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 5.07g 59.52g N/A
Sugar 10.26g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.02g 0.983g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mushroom gravy Cheese sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Mushroom gravy
44%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mushroom gravy
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 2632mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce
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.

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. Mushroom gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171170/nutrients
  2. Cheese sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/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.