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Minestrone vs. Chicken noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Minestrone and Chicken noodle soup different?

  • Minestrone is higher than Chicken noodle soup in Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Minestrone contains 10 times more Potassium than Chicken noodle soup. Minestrone contains 130mg of Potassium, while Chicken noodle soup contains 13mg.

Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, chicken noodle, dry, mix, prepared with water 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.
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +287.5%
Contains more Copper +264.3%
Contains more Manganese +375%
Equal in Magnesium - 3
Equal in Sodium - 229
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 6% 2% 30% 3% 5% 5% 21%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +287.5%
Contains more Copper +264.3%
Contains more Manganese +375%
Equal in Magnesium - 3
Equal in Sodium - 229

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 +8718.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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% 0% 21% 7% 9% 3% 3% 6% 3% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8718.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110.7%
Contains more Fats +89.1%
Contains more Carbs +27%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Equal in Water - 94.16
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 94.16 g
Other: 0.78 g
Contains more Protein +110.7%
Contains more Fats +89.1%
Contains more Carbs +27%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Equal in Water - 94.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
25% 43% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.155 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Chicken noodle soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 3.57g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 0.84g Minestrone
Fats 1.04g 0.55g Minestrone
Carbs 4.66g 3.67g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 23kcal Minestrone
Sugar 0.31g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0.1g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 2mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 0.2mg Minestrone
Magnesium 3mg 3mg
Phosphorus 23mg 12mg Minestrone
Potassium 130mg 13mg Minestrone
Sodium 254mg 229mg Chicken noodle soup
Zinc 0.31mg 0.08mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg 0.014mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.152mg 0.032mg Minestrone
Selenium 3.8µg Chicken noodle soup
Vitamin A 970IU 11IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 1µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.05mg Chicken noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.081mg Chicken noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.03mg Chicken noodle soup
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.431mg Chicken noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.042mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.01mg Minestrone
Folate 15µg 7µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Chicken noodle soup
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chicken noodle soup
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 1mg 4mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.122g Chicken noodle soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chicken noodle soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.205g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.155g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Chicken noodle 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
9%
Minestrone
4%
Chicken noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
8%
Chicken noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/nutrients
  2. Chicken noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172925/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.