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Minestrone vs. Potato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Minestrone and Potato soup

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B5, and Manganese in Potato soup is higher than in Minestrone.
  • Potato soup covers your daily need of Copper 17% more than Minestrone.
  • The amount of Sodium in Minestrone is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed.

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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 +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Copper +292.2%
Contains more Manganese +97.4%
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 6% 13% 10% 18% 15% 79% 5% 67% 40% 11%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Copper +292.2%
Contains more Manganese +97.4%

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 +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.43
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 5% 2% 0% 1% 7% 7% 9% 42% 7% 2% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Fats +80.8%
Contains more Carbs +174.5%
Contains more Other +51.7%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Fats +80.8%
Contains more Carbs +174.5%
Contains more Other +51.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Potato soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 11.49g Potato soup
Protein 1.77g 1.51g Minestrone
Fats 1.04g 1.88g Potato soup
Carbs 4.66g 12.79g Potato soup
Calories 34kcal 74kcal Potato soup
Sugar 1.44g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 1.3g Potato soup
Calcium 14mg 17mg Potato soup
Iron 0.38mg 0.34mg Minestrone
Magnesium 3mg 13mg Potato soup
Phosphorus 23mg 41mg Potato soup
Potassium 130mg 165mg Potato soup
Sodium 254mg 604mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 0.15mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg 0.2mg Potato soup
Manganese 0.152mg 0.3mg Potato soup
Selenium 1.9µg Potato soup
Vitamin A 970IU 68IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 19µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.07mg Potato soup
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.028mg Potato soup
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.029mg Potato soup
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.43mg Potato soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.7mg Potato soup
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.03mg Minestrone
Folate 15µg 2µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Potato soup
Vitamin K 1.1µg Potato soup
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.02mg Potato soup
Threonine 0.043mg 0.049mg Potato soup
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.061mg Potato soup
Leucine 0.098mg 0.094mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg 0.066mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg 0.024mg Potato soup
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.066mg Potato soup
Valine 0.074mg 0.074mg
Histidine 0.03mg 0.031mg Potato soup
Cholesterol 1mg 1mg
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.97g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.44g Potato soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.33g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Potato 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
7%
Potato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
26%
Potato soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato soup
Potato soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato soup
Potato soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (1 mg)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/nutrients
  2. Potato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/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.