Chicken soup vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken soup and ginger different?
- Chicken soup is richer in vitamin B3, while ginger is higher in copper, magnesium, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Ginger covers your daily need for copper, 19% more than chicken soup.
- Chicken soup contains 11 times more sodium than ginger. Chicken soup contains 143mg of sodium, while ginger contains 13mg.
- Chicken soup has a higher glycemic index (52) than ginger (10).
Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Ginger root, raw types were used in this article.
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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 more SeleniumSelenium | +214.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +975% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +295.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +318.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +213% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
92.15 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +403.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +277.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.226mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.53g | 17.77g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.584mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 80kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.321g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.035mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.582g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.53g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.58g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.