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Potato soup vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato soup and Chowder different?

  • Chowder is higher than Potato soup in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato soup covers your daily need of Sodium 13% more than Chowder.
  • Chowder is lower in Sodium.

Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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 less Sodium -50.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 10% 18% 15% 79% 5% 67% 40% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%

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 +1591.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1591.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Other +82%
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +235.1%
Equal in Water - 82.1
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 g
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Other +82%
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +235.1%
Equal in Water - 82.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +475.8%
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +475.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato soup Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 11.49g 6.6g Potato soup
Protein 1.51g 3.1g Chowder
Fats 1.88g 6.3g Chowder
Carbs 12.79g 7.5g Potato soup
Calories 74kcal 99kcal Chowder
Sugar 1.44g Chowder
Fiber 1.3g 0.9g Potato soup
Calcium 17mg Potato soup
Iron 0.34mg Potato soup
Magnesium 13mg Potato soup
Phosphorus 41mg Potato soup
Potassium 165mg Potato soup
Sodium 604mg 299mg Chowder
Zinc 0.15mg Potato soup
Copper 0.2mg Potato soup
Manganese 0.3mg Potato soup
Selenium 1.9µg Potato soup
Vitamin A 68IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 58µg Chowder
Vitamin E 0.07mg Potato soup
Vitamin C 0.2mg Potato soup
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Potato soup
Vitamin B2 0.029mg Potato soup
Vitamin B3 0.43mg Potato soup
Vitamin B5 0.7mg Potato soup
Vitamin B6 0.03mg Potato soup
Folate 2µg Potato soup
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Potato soup
Vitamin K 1.1µg Potato soup
Tryptophan 0.02mg Potato soup
Threonine 0.049mg Potato soup
Isoleucine 0.061mg Potato soup
Leucine 0.094mg Potato soup
Lysine 0.066mg Potato soup
Methionine 0.024mg Potato soup
Phenylalanine 0.066mg Potato soup
Valine 0.074mg Potato soup
Histidine 0.031mg Potato soup
Cholesterol 1mg 11mg Potato soup
Saturated Fat 0.97g 1.75g Potato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.44g 1.27g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 1.9g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato soup Chowder
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
7%
Potato soup
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Potato soup
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato soup
Potato soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato soup
Potato soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Potato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/nutrients
  2. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.