Chicken soup vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken soup and spaghetti
- Chicken soup has more vitamin B3, while spaghetti has more selenium, fiber, and copper.
- Spaghetti covers your daily need for selenium, 44% more than chicken soup.
- Chicken soup contains 143 times more sodium than spaghetti. While chicken soup contains 143mg of sodium, spaghetti contains only 1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 | +138.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +264.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1100% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +296% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +29% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +774.2% |
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
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +344.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 26.4µg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 14% | |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 3.53g | 30.86g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 5.8g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.584mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 158kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.321g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.582g | 0.131g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.326g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.035mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.93g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.53g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.58g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup is relatively richer in vitamins