Chicken soup vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken soup and oatmeal
- Chicken soup has less iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 72% more than chicken soup.
- The glycemic index of oatmeal is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +72.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2566.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2738.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +342.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +642.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +780% |
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:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.37g
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Water
~84.03g
~equal in
Other
~0.57g
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
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 5.96mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.035mg | 0.26mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.29mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.215mg | 10% |
| Folate | 5µg | 44µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.584mg | 3.025mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Sodium | 143mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.53g | 11.67g | 3% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 68kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.426g | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 2.37g | 0% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 1.36g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.53g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.58g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.321g | 0.226g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.582g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)