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

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How are Vegetable soup and Chicken soup different?

  • Vegetable soup has more Copper, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Iron than Chicken soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Vegetable soup is 20% higher.
  • Chicken soup has less Sodium.

Soup, vegetable, canned, low sodium, condensed and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared are the varieties 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 Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +312.4%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +329.6%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 18% 20% 39% 51% 11% 78% 33% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +312.4%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +329.6%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%

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 +57266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.085
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.584
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 104% 29% 0% 3% 28% 22% 29% 21% 39% 9% 0% 11%
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 +57266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.085
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.584

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +243.1%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +11.3%
2% 12% 83% 2%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 12.11 g
Water: 82.79 g
Other: 2 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 Carbs +243.1%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.7%
20% 27% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.147 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vegetable soup Chicken soup
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 Vegetable soup Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 10.01g 3.53g Vegetable soup
Protein 2.2g 2.52g Chicken soup
Fats 0.9g 1.2g Chicken soup
Carbs 12.11g 3.53g Vegetable soup
Calories 65kcal 36kcal Vegetable soup
Sugar 4.31g 1.58g Chicken soup
Fiber 2.1g 0g Vegetable soup
Calcium 20mg 3mg Vegetable soup
Iron 0.66mg 0.21mg Vegetable soup
Magnesium 25mg 4mg Vegetable soup
Phosphorus 45mg 27mg Vegetable soup
Potassium 433mg 105mg Vegetable soup
Sodium 385mg 143mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.4mg 0.14mg Vegetable soup
Copper 0.232mg 0.054mg Vegetable soup
Manganese 0.25mg Vegetable soup
Selenium 4µg 2.2µg Vegetable soup
Vitamin A 1721IU 3IU Vegetable soup
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 1µg Vegetable soup
Vitamin E 1.43mg 0.03mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.2mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin B1 0.109mg 0.035mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin B2 0.092mg 0.085mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.346mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.061mg Vegetable soup
Folate 12µg 5µg Vegetable soup
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0.2µg Vegetable soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Vegetable soup
Saturated Fat 0.147g 0.321g Vegetable soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.203g 0.582g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.213g Vegetable soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vegetable 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
24%
Vegetable soup
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Vegetable soup
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Vegetable soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174538/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.