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Potato soup vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato soup and Minestrone

  • 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.
  • Potato soup contains 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Minestrone. While Potato soup contains 0.7mg of Vitamin B5, Minestrone contains only 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Minestrone is lower.

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

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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 +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%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%

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 B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.391
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.391

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato soup Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Potato soup
12%
Minestrone

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. Potato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/nutrients
  2. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.