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Turkey gravy vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey gravy and Minestrone

  • Turkey gravy has more Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Minestrone is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Turkey gravy covers your daily Sodium needs 14% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Turkey gravy. Turkey gravy contains 1.3mg of Vitamin B3, while Minestrone contains 0.391mg.
  • Minestrone has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Gravy, turkey, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 Iron +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +158.1%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 27% 2% 13% 10% 76% 22% 34% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +158.1%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -56%

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 B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 19% 25% 2% 3% 2% 13% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +101.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.66
Equal in Water - 91.33
3% 2% 5% 89%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 88.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +101.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.66
Equal in Water - 91.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.46
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.46

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey gravy Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 4.26g Turkey gravy
Protein 2.6g 1.77g Turkey gravy
Fats 2.1g 1.04g Turkey gravy
Carbs 5.1g 4.66g Turkey gravy
Calories 51kcal 34kcal Turkey gravy
Sugar 0.21g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0.4g
Calcium 4mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 0.7mg 0.38mg Turkey gravy
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 29mg 23mg Turkey gravy
Potassium 109mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 577mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.8mg 0.31mg Turkey gravy
Copper 0.1mg 0.051mg Turkey gravy
Manganese 0.2mg 0.152mg Turkey gravy
Selenium 0.6µg Turkey gravy
Vitamin A 0IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.05mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.018mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.391mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 2µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Turkey gravy
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 2mg 1mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.29g Turkey gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.49g 0.46g Turkey gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey gravy Minestrone
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
6%
Turkey gravy
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Turkey gravy
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.39g)
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. Turkey gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171568/nutrients
  2. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.