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Ramen noodle soup vs. Potato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ramen noodle soup and Potato soup?

  • Potato soup has less Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Manganese than Ramen noodle soup.
  • Ramen noodle soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 54% higher.
  • Ramen noodle soup has 58 times more Folate than Potato soup. Ramen noodle soup has 116µg of Folate, while Potato soup has 2µg.
  • Potato soup contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry and Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed types in this comparison.

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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 +23.5%
Contains more Iron +1108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Selenium +1115.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Equal in Potassium - 165
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 155% 18% 50% 16% 242% 17% 42% 83% 127%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 10% 18% 15% 79% 5% 67% 40% 11%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +1108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Selenium +1115.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Equal in Potassium - 165

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 E +3385.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +779.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 1% 112% 59% 102% 27% 9% 87% 32% 23%
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 E +3385.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +779.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +573.5%
Contains more Fats +835.6%
Contains more Carbs +371.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +1157.7%
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 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 +573.5%
Contains more Fats +835.6%
Contains more Carbs +371.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +1157.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1299.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
49% 37% 13%
Saturated Fat: 8.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1299.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ramen noodle soup Potato soup Opinion
Net carbs 57.36g 11.49g Ramen noodle soup
Protein 10.17g 1.51g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 17.59g 1.88g Ramen noodle soup
Carbs 60.26g 12.79g Ramen noodle soup
Calories 440kcal 74kcal Ramen noodle soup
Starch 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 1.98g 1.44g Potato soup
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 21mg 17mg Ramen noodle soup
Iron 4.11mg 0.34mg Ramen noodle soup
Magnesium 25mg 13mg Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 115mg 41mg Ramen noodle soup
Potassium 181mg 165mg Ramen noodle soup
Sodium 1855mg 604mg Potato soup
Zinc 0.6mg 0.15mg Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.126mg 0.2mg Potato soup
Manganese 0.63mg 0.3mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 23.1µg 1.9µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin A 12IU 68IU Potato soup
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 19µg Potato soup
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.07mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.028mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.029mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 0.43mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.7mg Potato soup
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.03mg Ramen noodle soup
Folate 116µg 2µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.04µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin K 8.9µg 1.1µg Ramen noodle 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 0mg 1mg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.065g Potato soup
Saturated Fat 8.117g 0.97g Potato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 6.156g 0.44g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.33g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ramen noodle soup 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
42%
Ramen noodle soup
7%
Potato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
26%
Potato soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato soup
Potato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/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.

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