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Onion gravy vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Onion gravy and Alfredo sauce

  • Onion gravy has more Vitamin B2, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B12, while Alfredo sauce has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Onion gravy covers your daily need of Sodium 69% more than Alfredo sauce.
  • Onion gravy contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Alfredo sauce. While Onion gravy contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B2, Alfredo sauce contains only 0.054mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Alfredo sauce is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Gravy, onion, dry, mix and Sauce, alfredo 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 24% 84% 23% 38% 57% 24% 87% 546% 52% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 140% 22% 35% 21% 41% 178% 338% 7.3% 51%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +614.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Potassium ~254mg
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg

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 23% 0% 0% 0% 50% 92% 69% 6% 23% 88% 0% 23% 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 0% 13% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +944%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 68% 4% 16%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3 g
Carbs: 67.64 g
Water: 4.36 g
Other: 16 g
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.2%
Contains more WaterWater +112.7%
Contains more OtherOther +63.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1111.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.86 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1418.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6050%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion gravy Alfredo sauce Opinion
Calories 322kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Protein 9g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 3g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 0mg Onion gravy
Net carbs 61.64g 34.52g Onion gravy
Carbs 67.64g 36.52g Onion gravy
Cholesterol 2mg 56mg Onion gravy
Magnesium 34mg 32mg Onion gravy
Calcium 280mg 467mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 262mg 254mg Onion gravy
Iron 1mg 0.94mg Onion gravy
Sugar 5.4g Onion gravy
Fiber 6g 2g Onion gravy
Copper 0.17mg 0.064mg Onion gravy
Zinc 0.88mg 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 203mg 415mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 4186mg 2590mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 213IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.4mg 0.056mg Onion gravy
Selenium 6.1µg 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.156mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.054mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B3 3.7mg 2.07mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.38µg Onion gravy
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Folate 31µg 4µg Onion gravy
Saturated Fat 1.86g 13.18g Onion gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Onion gravy Alfredo 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
29%
Onion gravy
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Onion gravy
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1596mg)
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.
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. Onion gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171172/nutrients
  2. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.