Cereal vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cereal and chicken soup
- The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and copper in cereal is higher than in chicken soup.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 521% more than chicken soup.
- Chicken soup has 931 times less vitamin A than cereal. Cereal has 2792IU of vitamin A, while chicken soup has 3IU.
- Chicken soup contains less sodium.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cereal is 69, while the glycemic index of chicken soup is 52.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +375% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16119% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5328.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +19150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17865.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4452.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1769.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +9713.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
92.15 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2360.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +271.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2337.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.035mg | 521% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.061mg | 456% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.21mg | 423% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.085mg | 291% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 1.584mg | 175% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 1µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.14mg | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0.2mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 34% | |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 3.53g | 28% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 143mg | 28% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 36kcal | 17% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.054mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 27mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 2.2µg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 2.52g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.213g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.582g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Potassium | 105mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.321g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
371%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.