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

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A recap on differences between turkey gravy and alfredo sauce

  • Turkey gravy has less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
  • Alfredo sauce covers your daily sodium needs 88% more than turkey gravy.
  • Turkey gravy has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Gravy, turkey, canned, ready-to-serve 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 1.4% 1.2% 9.6% 26% 33% 22% 12% 75% 26% 3.3%
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 +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133%
Contains more IronIron +34.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1331%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%

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% 1% 0% 5% 18% 24% 1.2% 2.3% 13% 0% 1.5% 1.6%
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% 18% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3580%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +280%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 5% 89%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 88.6 g
Other: 1.6 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 WaterWater +4222%
Contains more ProteinProtein +489.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1631%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +616.1%
Contains more OtherOther +510%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.49 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 -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1418.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1657.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey gravy Alfredo sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 577mg 2590mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.62g 13.18g 57%
Phosphorus 29mg 415mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.49g 8.61g 54%
Fats 2.1g 36.35g 53%
Calcium 4mg 467mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 13.669g 32%
Protein 2.6g 15.32g 25%
Calories 51kcal 535kcal 24%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 1.044mg 20%
Cholesterol 2mg 56mg 18%
Selenium 0.6µg 9.3µg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.38µg 12%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.84mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.156mg 11%
Carbs 5.1g 36.52g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.134mg 10%
Magnesium 2mg 32mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.056mg 6%
Zinc 0.8mg 1.49mg 6%
Fiber 0.4g 2g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.07mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.2µg 5%
Potassium 109mg 254mg 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.064mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 0.94mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.054mg 2%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 4.7g 34.52g N/A
Sugar 0.21g 5.4g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey 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
5%
Turkey gravy
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Turkey gravy
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 2013mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Turkey gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171568/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.