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Minestrone vs. Chili sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Minestrone and Chili sauce

  • Chili sauce is higher than Minestrone in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chili sauce's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 33% higher.
  • Minestrone has 10 times more Sodium than Chili sauce. While Minestrone has 254mg of Sodium, Chili sauce has only 25mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Sauce, peppers, hot, chili, mature red, canned.

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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 +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +333.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Copper +70.6%
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 3% 19% 9% 7% 50% 4% 5% 29% 0% 2%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +333.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Copper +70.6%

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 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.5%
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 28% 8% 0% 100% 3% 21% 12% 0% 33% 9% 0% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.7%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.5%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Water - 94.1
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: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 94.1 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +96.7%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.5%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Water - 94.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
14% 73% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Chili sauce Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 3.2g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 0.9g Minestrone
Fats 1.04g 0.6g Minestrone
Carbs 4.66g 3.9g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 21kcal Minestrone
Sugar 2.55g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0.7g Chili sauce
Calcium 14mg 9mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 0.5mg Chili sauce
Magnesium 3mg 12mg Chili sauce
Phosphorus 23mg 16mg Minestrone
Potassium 130mg 564mg Chili sauce
Sodium 254mg 25mg Chili sauce
Zinc 0.31mg 0.15mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg 0.087mg Chili sauce
Manganese 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 0.2µg Chili sauce
Vitamin A 970IU 458IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 23µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.36mg Chili sauce
Vitamin C 0.5mg 30mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.01mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.09mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.6mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.14mg Chili sauce
Folate 15µg 11µg Minestrone
Vitamin K 6.7µg Chili sauce
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 0mg Chili sauce
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.08g Chili sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.411g Chili sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.074g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Minestrone Chili sauce
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
19%
Chili sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
12%
Chili sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chili sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171604/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.