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Chicken soup vs. Fish soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken soup and Fish soup?

  • Chicken soup has less Vitamin B12 than Fish soup.
  • Fish soup's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% higher.

We used Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 +2000%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Sodium - 156
Equal in Copper - 0.058
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 5% 24% 13% 21% 2% 20% 7% 6%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Sodium - 156
Equal in Copper - 0.058

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 1% 9% 18% 23% 20% 9% 2% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 96.6
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 96.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Fish soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 0g Chicken soup
Protein 2.52g 2.26g Chicken soup
Fats 1.2g 0.81g Chicken soup
Carbs 3.53g 0g Chicken soup
Calories 36kcal 16kcal Chicken soup
Sugar 1.58g 0g Fish soup
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 0.21mg 0.01mg Chicken soup
Magnesium 4mg 7mg Fish soup
Phosphorus 27mg 56mg Fish soup
Potassium 105mg 144mg Fish soup
Sodium 143mg 156mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.14mg 0.06mg Chicken soup
Copper 0.054mg 0.058mg Fish soup
Manganese 0.052mg Fish soup
Selenium 2.2µg 1µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 3IU 6IU Fish soup
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Fish soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.17mg Fish soup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.033mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.076mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 1.186mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.329mg Fish soup
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.037mg Chicken soup
Folate 5µg 2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.69µg Fish soup
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Chicken soup
Cholesterol 3mg 1mg Fish soup
Saturated Fat 0.321g 0.203g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Fish soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.035g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Fish soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 0.236g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.138g Chicken soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Fish soup
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%
Chicken soup
14%
Fish soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
10%
Fish soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish soup
Fish soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.