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

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What are the main differences between potato soup and onion gravy?

  • Potato soup is richer in vitamin B5, yet onion gravy is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Onion gravy's daily need coverage for sodium is 156% higher.
  • Potato soup has 7 times more vitamin B5 than onion gravy. Potato soup has 0.7mg of vitamin B5, while onion gravy has 0.1mg.
  • Potato soup contains less sodium.

We used Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed and Gravy, onion, dry, mix types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 5.1% 15% 13% 67% 4.1% 18% 79% 39% 10%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1547.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
Contains more IronIron +194.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +486.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.1%

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 0.67% 6.3% 1.4% 0% 7% 6.7% 8.1% 42% 6.9% 5% 2.8% 1.5% 4.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +760.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1650%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 g
9% 3% 68% 4% 16%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3 g
Carbs: 67.64 g
Water: 4.36 g
Other: 16 g
Contains more WaterWater +1780.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +496%
Contains more FatsFats +59.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +428.9%
Contains more OtherOther +779.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 25% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.86 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato soup Onion gravy DV% diff.
Sodium 604mg 4186mg 156%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.4mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.7µg 28%
Calcium 17mg 280mg 26%
Phosphorus 41mg 203mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 3.7mg 20%
Fiber 1.3g 6g 19%
Carbs 12.79g 67.64g 18%
Protein 1.51g 9g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.2mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.7mg 0.1mg 12%
Calories 74kcal 322kcal 12%
Selenium 1.9µg 6.1µg 8%
Iron 0.34mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7mg 8%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.88mg 7%
Folate 2µg 31µg 7%
Magnesium 13mg 34mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.1mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.97g 1.86g 4%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.4mg 4%
Copper 0.2mg 0.17mg 3%
Potassium 165mg 262mg 3%
Vitamin A 19µg 0µg 2%
Fats 1.88g 3g 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.44g 0.9g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.14g 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 11.49g 61.64g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 1.44g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.061mg 0%
Leucine 0.094mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.066mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato soup Onion gravy
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
7%
Potato soup
29%
Onion gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Potato soup
97%
Onion gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato soup
Potato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 3582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/nutrients
  2. Onion gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171172/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.