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

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A recap on differences between Turkey gravy and Cheese sauce

  • Turkey gravy has less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 114% more than Turkey gravy.
  • Turkey gravy has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Gravy, turkey, canned, ready-to-serve and Sauce, cheese sauce 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 26% 61% 38% 19% 28% 30% 121% 418% 6.8% 0%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +875.9%

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 3% 12% 0% 0% 53% 156% 45% 90% 42% 58% 0% 101% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +955%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +747.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7395%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +360%
Contains more FolateFolate +6600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
8% 18% 61% 4% 10%
Protein: 7.68 g
Fats: 18.33 g
Carbs: 60.52 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 9.69 g
Contains more WaterWater +2243.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.4%
Contains more FatsFats +772.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1086.7%
Contains more OtherOther +505.6%

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
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.983 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +663.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.6%

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 Cheese sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey gravy Cheese sauce Opinion
Calories 51kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Protein 2.6g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 2.1g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Cheese sauce
Net carbs 4.7g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Carbs 5.1g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 2mg 23mg Turkey gravy
Magnesium 2mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Calcium 4mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 109mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.7mg 0.5mg Turkey gravy
Sugar 0.21g 10.26g Turkey gravy
Fiber 0.4g 1g Cheese sauce
Copper 0.1mg 0.085mg Turkey gravy
Zinc 0.8mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 29mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 577mg 3202mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin A 0IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 0.05mg Turkey gravy
Manganese 0.2mg 0.052mg Turkey gravy
Selenium 0.6µg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Folate 2µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Choline 2.9mg Turkey gravy
Saturated Fat 0.62g 8.44g Turkey gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.49g 0.983g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey gravy Cheese 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
43%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Turkey gravy
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 2625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce
Cheese 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 ($)
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.

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. Cheese sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/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.