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Chicken soup vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken soup and crouton

  • Chicken soup contains less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper than crouton.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for crouton is 64% higher.
  • Chicken soup is lower in sodium.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index than chicken soup.

Food types used in this article are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Croutons, plain.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +675%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +1842.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +535.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1604.5%

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2540%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +1575.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +372.2%
Contains more FatsFats +450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1982.2%
Contains more OtherOther +316.7%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +425.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +497.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 2.2µg 37.5µg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.623mg 49%
Iron 0.21mg 4.08mg 48%
Folate 5µg 132µg 32%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 5.439mg 24%
Sodium 143mg 698mg 24%
Carbs 3.53g 73.5g 23%
Manganese 0.5mg 22%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Protein 2.52g 11.9g 19%
Calories 36kcal 407kcal 19%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.272mg 14%
Phosphorus 27mg 115mg 13%
Copper 0.054mg 0.163mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Fats 1.2g 6.6g 8%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.89mg 7%
Calcium 3mg 76mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 1.273g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 3.059g 6%
Magnesium 4mg 31mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.321g 1.51g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.026mg 3%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 105mg 124mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.53g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 1.58g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.