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Chicken soup vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chicken soup and garden cress

  • Chicken soup has less vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, potassium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and magnesium.
  • Garden cress covers your daily vitamin K needs 451% more than chicken soup.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Cress, garden, raw.

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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 27% 24% 53% 49% 57% 6.3% 33% 1.8% 72% 4.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +477.1%
Contains more IronIron +519%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%

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 230% 115% 14% 0% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 0% 1355% 60% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +34400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +270850%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +112%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.8%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
~equal in Protein ~2.6g
~equal in Water ~89.4g

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
5% 49% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.228g

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 Garden cress
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Garden cress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 541.9µg 451%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 69mg 76%
Vitamin A 1µg 346µg 38%
Manganese 0.553mg 24%
Folate 5µg 80µg 19%
Potassium 105mg 606mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.247mg 14%
Iron 0.21mg 1.3mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.26mg 13%
Copper 0.054mg 0.17mg 13%
Calcium 3mg 81mg 8%
Magnesium 4mg 38mg 8%
Phosphorus 27mg 76mg 7%
Sodium 143mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.7mg 4%
Choline 9.2mg 19.5mg 2%
Selenium 2.2µg 0.9µg 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.23mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.321g 0.023g 1%
Carbs 3.53g 5.5g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 0.239g 1%
Fats 1.2g 0.7g 1%
Calories 36kcal 32kcal 0%
Protein 2.52g 2.6g 0%
Net carbs 3.53g 4.4g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 4.4g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.228g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Garden cress
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
150%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.