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

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The main differences between Onion soup and Chicken gravy

  • Onion soup is richer than Chicken gravy in Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Onion soup contains 13 times more Manganese than Chicken gravy. Onion soup contains 0.2mg of Manganese, while Chicken gravy contains 0.015mg.
  • Chicken gravy contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Soup, onion, canned, condensed and Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 6.6% 4.9% 21% 33% 14% 3.9% 67% 26% 19%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 3% 3.7% 3.4% 6.3% 2.2% 8.6% 51% 2% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +511.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +426.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +775%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%

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.
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 3.3% 0.66% 4.4% 0% 6.8% 4.6% 9.2% 0% 9.2% 0% 1% 9% 2.2%
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% 0.18% 2% 0% 6% 12% 5.3% 8.6% 5.8% 0% 1.5% 1.5% 2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~3.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.06 g
Fats: 1.42 g
Carbs: 6.68 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 2.49 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 2.62 g
Carbs: 5.29 g
Water: 90.3 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +331%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +130.6%
Contains more FatsFats +84.5%
~equal in Water ~90.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.53 g
31% 50% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion soup Chicken gravy Opinion
Calories 46kcal 48kcal Chicken gravy
Protein 3.06g 0.71g Onion soup
Fats 1.42g 2.62g Chicken gravy
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Onion soup
Net carbs 5.98g 5.19g Onion soup
Carbs 6.68g 5.29g Onion soup
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Onion soup
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Chicken gravy
Calcium 22mg 10mg Onion soup
Potassium 56mg 42mg Onion soup
Iron 0.55mg 0.09mg Onion soup
Sugar 2.72g 0.3g Chicken gravy
Fiber 0.7g 0.1g Onion soup
Copper 0.1mg 0.019mg Onion soup
Zinc 0.5mg 0.08mg Onion soup
Starch 4.89g Chicken gravy
Phosphorus 9mg 20mg Chicken gravy
Sodium 516mg 389mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin A 11IU 3IU Onion soup
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Onion soup
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.1mg Onion soup
Manganese 0.2mg 0.015mg Onion soup
Selenium 3.5µg 0.4µg Onion soup
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.024mg Onion soup
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.053mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.285mg Onion soup
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.143mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.025mg Onion soup
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.6µg Chicken gravy
Folate 12µg 2µg Onion soup
Trans Fat 0.011g Onion soup
Choline 4mg 3.7mg Onion soup
Saturated Fat 0.21g 0.639g Onion soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.61g 1.027g Chicken gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.53g 0.407g Onion soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.377g Chicken gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion soup Chicken gravy
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
4%
Onion soup
3%
Chicken gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Onion soup
8%
Chicken gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.429g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion soup
Onion soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion soup
Onion soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
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 ($)

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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171551/nutrients
  2. Chicken gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171566/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.