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Chicken soup vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken soup and crackers

  • Chicken soup contains less vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B3 than crackers.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 58% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in chicken soup is lower.
  • Chicken soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken soup is 52, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +1819%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +818.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1088.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +436.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34550%
Contains more FolateFolate +1740%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +2834.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1636.5%
Contains more OtherOther +315%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1025.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6067.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken soup Crackers
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 13.137g 86%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 69.3µg 58%
Iron 0.21mg 4.03mg 48%
Fats 1.2g 26.43g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.416mg 32%
Phosphorus 27mg 248mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.456mg 29%
Sodium 143mg 726mg 25%
Calories 36kcal 510kcal 24%
Saturated fat 0.321g 5.562g 24%
Folate 5µg 92µg 22%
Manganese 0.491mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 3.03mg 20%
Carbs 3.53g 61.3g 19%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 4.352mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 6.553g 15%
Calcium 3mg 120mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Protein 2.52g 6.64g 8%
Selenium 2.2µg 6.7µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Copper 0.054mg 0.104mg 6%
Magnesium 4mg 18mg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.49mg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.53g 59g N/A
Potassium 105mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 1.58g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.063mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Choline 9.2mg 9.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Chicken soup
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.