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

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The main differences between Spaghetti sauce and Mushroom gravy

  • Spaghetti sauce has more Potassium, however, Mushroom gravy has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Mushroom gravy has 7 times less Magnesium than Spaghetti sauce. Spaghetti sauce has 13mg of Magnesium, while Mushroom gravy has 2mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned and Gravy, mushroom, 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.
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.5%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Equal in Sodium - 570
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 10% 11% 26% 77% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 25% 2% 7% 10% 75% 20% 34% 40% 11%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.5%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Equal in Sodium - 570

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.671
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 14% 8% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 15% 13% 67% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.671

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Fats +201.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.26
Equal in Water - 89
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
3% 5% 89%
Protein: 1.26 g
Fats: 2.71 g
Carbs: 5.47 g
Water: 89 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Carbs +59%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Fats +201.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.26
Equal in Water - 89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +457.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.51 g
15% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +457.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spaghetti sauce Mushroom gravy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Spaghetti sauce
10%
Mushroom gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Spaghetti sauce
22%
Mushroom gravy

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.