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Asparagus soup vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Asparagus soup and Minestrone

  • Asparagus soup is higher than Minestrone in Manganese, Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Asparagus soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 18% higher.
  • Asparagus soup has 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Minestrone. While Asparagus soup has 1.46g of Polyunsaturated fat, Minestrone has only 0.46g.
  • Minestrone has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, condensed 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 Calcium +64.3%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +125.8%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Equal in Magnesium - 3
Equal in Potassium - 130
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 24% 3% 14% 13% 88% 20% 34% 40% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +125.8%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Equal in Magnesium - 3
Equal in Potassium - 130

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 C +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 10% 0% 8% 11% 15% 12% 7% 3% 15% 5% 55%
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 C +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +213.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Other +95.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.77
Equal in Water - 91.33
2% 3% 9% 84% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 8.52 g
Water: 84.05 g
Other: 2.35 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 Fats +213.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
Contains more Other +95.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.77
Equal in Water - 91.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
27% 25% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.46 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus soup Minestrone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus soup Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 8.12g 4.26g Asparagus soup
Protein 1.82g 1.77g Asparagus soup
Fats 3.26g 1.04g Asparagus soup
Carbs 8.52g 4.66g Asparagus soup
Calories 69kcal 34kcal Asparagus soup
Sugar 0.72g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0.4g
Calcium 23mg 14mg Asparagus soup
Iron 0.64mg 0.38mg Asparagus soup
Magnesium 3mg 3mg
Phosphorus 31mg 23mg Asparagus soup
Potassium 138mg 130mg Asparagus soup
Sodium 669mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.7mg 0.31mg Asparagus soup
Copper 0.1mg 0.051mg Asparagus soup
Manganese 0.3mg 0.152mg Asparagus soup
Selenium 1.9µg Asparagus soup
Vitamin A 441IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.49mg Asparagus soup
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.5mg Asparagus soup
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.022mg Asparagus soup
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.018mg Asparagus soup
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.391mg Asparagus soup
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 19µg 15µg Asparagus soup
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Asparagus soup
Vitamin K 22µg Asparagus soup
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.013mg Asparagus soup
Threonine 0.062mg 0.043mg Asparagus soup
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.054mg Asparagus soup
Leucine 0.13mg 0.098mg Asparagus soup
Lysine 0.089mg 0.076mg Asparagus soup
Methionine 0.033mg 0.018mg Asparagus soup
Phenylalanine 0.076mg 0.064mg Asparagus soup
Valine 0.091mg 0.074mg Asparagus soup
Histidine 0.039mg 0.03mg Asparagus soup
Cholesterol 4mg 1mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.82g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.75g 0.29g Asparagus soup
Polyunsaturated fat 1.46g 0.46g Asparagus soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus soup 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
14%
Asparagus soup
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus soup
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Asparagus soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171537/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.