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Spaghetti sauce vs. Onion soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spaghetti sauce and Onion soup different?

  • Spaghetti sauce is higher than Onion soup in Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Spaghetti sauce contains 7 times more Magnesium than Onion soup. Spaghetti sauce contains 13mg of Magnesium, while Onion soup contains 2mg.
  • Onion soup is lower in Sugar.

USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned and Soup, onion, canned, condensed 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 more Iron +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +421.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +138.1%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 10% 11% 26% 77% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 21% 2% 4% 5% 68% 14% 34% 27% 20%
Contains more Iron +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +421.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +138.1%
Equal in Calcium - 22

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 +2945.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 14% 8% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 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 1% 5% 0% 4% 7% 5% 10% 0% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2945.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Protein +155%
Contains more Fats +57.8%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Water - 86.35
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.06 g
Fats: 1.42 g
Carbs: 6.68 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Protein +155%
Contains more Fats +57.8%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Water - 86.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.53
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.51 g
16% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.53

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti sauce Onion soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.7g 5.98g Spaghetti sauce
Protein 1.2g 3.06g Onion soup
Fats 0.9g 1.42g Onion soup
Carbs 8.7g 6.68g Spaghetti sauce
Calories 48kcal 46kcal Spaghetti sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 4.7g 2.72g Onion soup
Fiber 0.7g Onion soup
Calcium 20mg 22mg Onion soup
Iron 0.9mg 0.55mg Spaghetti sauce
Magnesium 13mg 2mg Spaghetti sauce
Phosphorus 25mg 9mg Spaghetti sauce
Potassium 292mg 56mg Spaghetti sauce
Sodium 590mg 516mg Onion soup
Zinc 0.21mg 0.5mg Onion soup
Copper 0.1mg Onion soup
Manganese 0.2mg Onion soup
Selenium 3.5µg Onion soup
Vitamin A 335IU 11IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 3µg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin E 0.22mg Onion soup
Vitamin C 3.9mg 1mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.027mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.02mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B3 0.73mg 0.49mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.04mg Spaghetti sauce
Folate 12µg Onion soup
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion soup
Saturated Fat 0.162g 0.21g Spaghetti sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 0.61g Onion soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.51g 0.53g Onion soup

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Spaghetti sauce Onion 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
8%
Spaghetti sauce
4%
Onion soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Spaghetti sauce
20%
Onion soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion soup
Onion soup contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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.