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

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What are the differences between Onion soup and Chicken soup?

  • Onion soup is higher in Copper, yet Chicken soup is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Onion soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken soup is lower.

We used Soup, onion, canned, condensed and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared types 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 +633.3%
Contains more Iron +161.9%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 21% 2% 4% 5% 68% 14% 34% 27% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +161.9%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%

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 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 4% 7% 5% 10% 0% 10% 9% 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% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.2%
Contains more Other +315%
Equal in Water - 92.15
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.06 g
Fats: 1.42 g
Carbs: 6.68 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 2.49 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.2%
Contains more Other +315%
Equal in Water - 92.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.582
16% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.53 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.582

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion soup Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 5.98g 3.53g Onion soup
Protein 3.06g 2.52g Onion soup
Fats 1.42g 1.2g Onion soup
Carbs 6.68g 3.53g Onion soup
Calories 46kcal 36kcal Onion soup
Sugar 2.72g 1.58g Chicken soup
Fiber 0.7g 0g Onion soup
Calcium 22mg 3mg Onion soup
Iron 0.55mg 0.21mg Onion soup
Magnesium 2mg 4mg Chicken soup
Phosphorus 9mg 27mg Chicken soup
Potassium 56mg 105mg Chicken soup
Sodium 516mg 143mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.5mg 0.14mg Onion soup
Copper 0.1mg 0.054mg Onion soup
Manganese 0.2mg Onion soup
Selenium 3.5µg 2.2µg Onion soup
Vitamin A 11IU 3IU Onion soup
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Onion soup
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.03mg Onion soup
Vitamin C 1mg 0.2mg Onion soup
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.035mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.085mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.061mg Chicken soup
Folate 12µg 5µg Onion soup
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.2µg Onion soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Onion soup
Saturated Fat 0.21g 0.321g Onion soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.61g 0.582g Onion soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.53g 0.213g Onion soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion soup Chicken 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
4%
Onion soup
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Onion soup
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion soup
Onion soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
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. Onion soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171551/nutrients
  2. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.