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Chicken soup vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken soup and eggs

  • Chicken soup contains less copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin D, and iron than eggs.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 216% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken soup is lower.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of chicken soup is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains more IronIron +466.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3603.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +537%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +503.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +3093.5%

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
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +399.2%
Contains more FatsFats +784.2%
Contains more OtherOther +78.3%

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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +600.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +563.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.054mg 2mg 216%
Cholesterol 3mg 373mg 123%
Selenium 2.2µg 30.8µg 52%
Choline 9.2mg 293.8mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.513mg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 28%
Phosphorus 27mg 172mg 21%
Protein 2.52g 12.58g 20%
Vitamin A 1µg 149µg 16%
Fats 1.2g 10.61g 14%
Saturated fat 0.321g 3.267g 13%
Iron 0.21mg 1.19mg 12%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 0.064mg 10%
Folate 5µg 44µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 4.077g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 1.414g 8%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.05mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.03mg 7%
Calories 36kcal 155kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.121mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 50mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.066mg 3%
Manganese 0.026mg 1%
Sodium 143mg 124mg 1%
Potassium 105mg 126mg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 10mg 1%
Carbs 3.53g 1.12g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.53g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.