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

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The main differences between Mushroom gravy and Spaghetti sauce

  • Mushroom gravy has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Spaghetti sauce has more Potassium.
  • Spaghetti sauce has 6 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Mushroom gravy. Mushroom gravy has 1.17g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Spaghetti sauce has 0.21g.

Food types used in this article are Gravy, mushroom, canned and USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, 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 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 9.3% 6% 26% 34% 0% 5.7% 11% 77% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.5%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
~equal in Sodium ~590mg

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 13% 20% 0% 0% 7.5% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.73mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +201.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59%
Contains more OtherOther +34.6%
~equal in Protein ~1.2g
~equal in Water ~87.1g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.51 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +457.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.5%

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 Spaghetti sauce
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mushroom gravy Spaghetti sauce Opinion
Calories 50kcal 48kcal Mushroom gravy
Protein 1.26g 1.2g Mushroom gravy
Fats 2.71g 0.9g Mushroom gravy
Vitamin C 0mg 3.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Net carbs 5.07g 8.7g Spaghetti sauce
Carbs 5.47g 8.7g Spaghetti sauce
Magnesium 2mg 13mg Spaghetti sauce
Calcium 7mg 20mg Spaghetti sauce
Potassium 106mg 292mg Spaghetti sauce
Iron 0.66mg 0.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 4.7g Mushroom gravy
Fiber 0.4g Mushroom gravy
Copper 0.1mg Mushroom gravy
Zinc 0.7mg 0.21mg Mushroom gravy
Phosphorus 15mg 25mg Spaghetti sauce
Sodium 570mg 590mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin A 0IU 335IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Spaghetti sauce
Manganese 0.3mg Mushroom gravy
Selenium 1.9µg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.03mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.12mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B3 0.671mg 0.73mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.06mg Spaghetti sauce
Folate 12µg Mushroom gravy
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.162g Spaghetti sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 1.17g 0.21g Mushroom gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.02g 0.51g Mushroom gravy
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mushroom gravy Spaghetti sauce
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
9%
Mushroom gravy
7%
Spaghetti sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mushroom gravy
17%
Spaghetti sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.238g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. 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.