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Chicken soup vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken soup and smoothie different?

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A than chicken soup.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for smoothie is 27% higher.
  • Chicken soup contains 5 times more sodium than smoothie. While chicken soup contains 143mg of sodium, smoothie contains only 29mg.

Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.5%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +76.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.2%
~equal in Water ~90.28g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Smoothie DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 24.5mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 7%
Copper 0.054mg 6%
Sodium 143mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 0.816mg 5%
Phosphorus 27mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Calcium 3mg 41mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 3%
Protein 2.52g 1.22g 3%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.082mg 2%
Carbs 3.53g 8.16g 2%
Fats 1.2g 0g 2%
Potassium 105mg 24mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.321g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 1%
Iron 0.21mg 0.15mg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Calories 36kcal 37kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.53g 8.16g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 7.35g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Smoothie
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
11%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.