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Chicken soup vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken soup and English muffin

  • Chicken soup contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than English muffin.
  • English muffin's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 15% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken soup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +323.8%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +392.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +138.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +323.8%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +392.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +138.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +118.9%
Contains more Protein +205.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +1203.1%
Contains more Other +300%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Water +118.9%
Contains more Protein +205.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +1203.1%
Contains more Other +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.9%
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.9%

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 English muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 2.52g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 1.2g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 3.53g 46g English muffin
Calories 36kcal 235kcal English muffin
Sugar 1.58g English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 3mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 0.21mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 4mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 27mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 105mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 143mg 464mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.14mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.054mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 1.566mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.043mg Chicken soup
Folate 5µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.2µg Chicken soup
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.321g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 0.302g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken soup English muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.