Chicken soup vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken soup and quinoa different?
- Chicken soup is higher in vitamin B3; however, quinoa is richer in phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, fiber, folate, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for quinoa is 18% higher.
- Chicken soup contains 20 times more sodium than quinoa. While chicken soup contains 143mg of sodium, quinoa contains only 7mg.
Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Quinoa, cooked are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +609.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +255.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +678.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +463% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.3% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +284.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +205.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +150% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +503.4% |
| 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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +406.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.528g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 27% | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 152mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.49mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.192mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 64mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Folate | 5µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.584mg | 0.412mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1.078g | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.53g | 21.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.035mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 120kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 4.4g | 4% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 172mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.53g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.58g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.321g | 0.231g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.582g | 0.528g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.