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Turkey gravy vs. Onion gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey gravy and onion gravy different?

  • Onion gravy is higher than turkey gravy in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and manganese.
  • Onion gravy covers your daily need for sodium, 157% more than turkey gravy.
  • Turkey gravy is lower in sodium.

Gravy, turkey, canned, ready-to-serve and Gravy, onion, dry, mix types were used in this article.

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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 24% 84% 23% 38% 57% 24% 87% 546% 52% 33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.4%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +916.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.88mg

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 23% 0% 0% 0% 50% 92% 69% 6% 23% 88% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
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 +1932.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +246.2%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1226.3%
Contains more OtherOther +900%

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
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 -66.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.9g

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 Onion gravy
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey gravy Onion gravy DV% diff.
Sodium 577mg 4186mg 157%
Calcium 4mg 280mg 28%
Phosphorus 29mg 203mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.7µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.4mg 25%
Fiber 0.4g 6g 22%
Carbs 5.1g 67.64g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 3.7mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.2mg 15%
Calories 51kcal 322kcal 14%
Protein 2.6g 9g 13%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.1µg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.4mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.17mg 8%
Magnesium 2mg 34mg 8%
Folate 2µg 31µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.1mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.62g 1.86g 6%
Potassium 109mg 262mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.49g 0.14g 2%
Fats 2.1g 3g 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.88mg 1%
Net carbs 4.7g 61.64g N/A
Cholesterol 2mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 0.21g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.9g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey gravy Onion gravy
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
29%
Onion gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Turkey gravy
97%
Onion gravy

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 3609mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
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. 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.