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Chunky Beef Soup vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chunky Beef Soup and Minestrone

  • Chunky Beef Soup is richer than Minestrone in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Chunky Beef Soup covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 11% more than Minestrone.
  • Chunky Beef Soup has 4 times more Zinc than Minestrone. Chunky Beef Soup has 1.1mg of Zinc, while Minestrone has 0.31mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chunky beef, 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 +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Contains more Manganese +52%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 130
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 37% 2% 22% 13% 45% 30% 34% 14% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Iron +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Contains more Manganese +52%
Equal in Calcium - 14
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 A +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
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 66% 6% 0% 10% 6% 15% 22% 11% 13% 5% 33% 8%
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 A +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124.3%
Contains more Carbs +116.3%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Fats - 1.04
Equal in Water - 91.33
4% 10% 83%
Protein: 3.97 g
Fats: 1.11 g
Carbs: 10.08 g
Water: 83.34 g
Other: 1.5 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 +124.3%
Contains more Carbs +116.3%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Fats - 1.04
Equal in Water - 91.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +878.7%
52% 44% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.465 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +878.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chunky Beef 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 Chunky Beef Soup Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 9.48g 4.26g Chunky Beef Soup
Protein 3.97g 1.77g Chunky Beef Soup
Fats 1.11g 1.04g Chunky Beef Soup
Carbs 10.08g 4.66g Chunky Beef Soup
Calories 66kcal 34kcal Chunky Beef Soup
Sugar 0.67g Minestrone
Fiber 0.6g 0.4g Chunky Beef Soup
Calcium 13mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 0.97mg 0.38mg Chunky Beef Soup
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 50mg 23mg Chunky Beef Soup
Potassium 140mg 130mg Chunky Beef Soup
Sodium 338mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 1.1mg 0.31mg Chunky Beef Soup
Copper 0.1mg 0.051mg Chunky Beef Soup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 2.5µg Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin A 1088IU 970IU Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 49µg Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin E 0.28mg Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0.5mg Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.022mg Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.018mg Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin B3 1.127mg 0.391mg Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.14mg Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.041mg Chunky Beef Soup
Folate 6µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Chunky Beef Soup
Vitamin K 3.1µg Chunky Beef Soup
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.013mg Chunky Beef Soup
Threonine 0.194mg 0.043mg Chunky Beef Soup
Isoleucine 0.247mg 0.054mg Chunky Beef Soup
Leucine 0.374mg 0.098mg Chunky Beef Soup
Lysine 0.387mg 0.076mg Chunky Beef Soup
Methionine 0.103mg 0.018mg Chunky Beef Soup
Phenylalanine 0.201mg 0.064mg Chunky Beef Soup
Valine 0.265mg 0.074mg Chunky Beef Soup
Histidine 0.115mg 0.03mg Chunky Beef Soup
Cholesterol 6mg 1mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.554g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.465g 0.29g Chunky Beef Soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chunky Beef 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
16%
Chunky Beef Soup
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Chunky Beef Soup
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chunky Beef Soup
Chunky Beef Soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chunky Beef Soup
Chunky Beef Soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chunky Beef Soup
Chunky Beef 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. Chunky Beef Soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171162/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.