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Chicken vegetable soup vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken vegetable soup and pesto

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B5, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B1 in pesto is higher than in chicken vegetable soup.
  • Pesto covers your daily vitamin K needs 124% more than chicken vegetable soup.
  • Chicken vegetable soup contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken and vegetable, canned, ready-to-serve and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated.

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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 5.7% 4.2% 12% 9.4% 7.7% 6% 15% 30% 7.3% 16%
Pesto
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 92% 49% 21% 27% 36% 117% 79% 76% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +487.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2085.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.1%
Contains more IronIron +128%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +504.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +680%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +946.4%

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% 63% 4.8% 0% 4.3% 23% 17% 13% 17% 14% 5.5% 9.8% 4.2%
Pesto
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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% 93% 145% 0% 43% 165% 9.8% 102% 31% 0% 378% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2929.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +631.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +701.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6768.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.97 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.68 g
Water: 91.68 g
Other: 0.94 g
Pesto
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10% 38% 10% 39% 4%
Protein: 9.83 g
Fats: 37.6 g
Carbs: 10.09 g
Water: 38.98 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +135.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +399%
Contains more FatsFats +5050.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.6%
Contains more OtherOther +272.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Pesto
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20% 62% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 22.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.546 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13922.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4785.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 16% 4% 7%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pesto
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26% 3% 70% 2%
Starch: 2.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.94 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more StarchStarch +22.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +53.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken vegetable soup Pesto
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken vegetable soup Pesto Opinion
Calories 33kcal 418kcal Pesto
Protein 1.97g 9.83g Pesto
Fats 0.73g 37.6g Pesto
Net carbs 3.78g 8.29g Pesto
Carbs 4.68g 10.09g Pesto
Cholesterol 3mg Pesto
Magnesium 8mg 47mg Pesto
Calcium 14mg 306mg Pesto
Potassium 133mg 560mg Pesto
Iron 0.25mg 0.57mg Pesto
Sugar 1.01g 6.33g Chicken vegetable soup
Fiber 0.9g 1.8g Pesto
Copper 0.023mg 0.08mg Pesto
Zinc 0.22mg 1.33mg Pesto
Starch 2.7g 2.2g Chicken vegetable soup
Phosphorus 35mg 273mg Pesto
Sodium 229mg 603mg Chicken vegetable soup
Vitamin A 1044IU 1544IU Pesto
Vitamin A 52µg 77µg Pesto
Vitamin E 0.24mg 7.27mg Pesto
Manganese 0.056mg 0.586mg Pesto
Selenium 3µg Chicken vegetable soup
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.17mg Pesto
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.717mg Pesto
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.523mg Chicken vegetable soup
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 1.7mg Pesto
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.133mg Pesto
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Chicken vegetable soup
Vitamin K 2.2µg 151.1µg Pesto
Folate 13µg 16µg Pesto
Trans Fat 0g 0.398g Chicken vegetable soup
Choline 7.7mg Chicken vegetable soup
Saturated Fat 0.121g 7.07g Chicken vegetable soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.158g 22.155g Pesto
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 6.546g Pesto
Tryptophan 0.02mg Chicken vegetable soup
Threonine 0.057mg Chicken vegetable soup
Isoleucine 0.07mg Chicken vegetable soup
Leucine 0.127mg Chicken vegetable soup
Lysine 0.099mg Chicken vegetable soup
Methionine 0.037mg Chicken vegetable soup
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Chicken vegetable soup
Valine 0.08mg Chicken vegetable soup
Histidine 0.05mg Chicken vegetable soup
Fructose 0.27g 0g Chicken vegetable soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Pesto
Omega-3 - ALA 0.01g 1.268g Pesto
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pesto
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Pesto
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.058g Pesto
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g Pesto
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.021g Pesto
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.12g 4.783g Pesto

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken vegetable soup Pesto
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
13%
Chicken vegetable soup
75%
Pesto
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Chicken vegetable soup
53%
Pesto

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pesto
Pesto is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pesto
Pesto is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pesto
Pesto is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pesto
Pesto is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken vegetable soup
Chicken vegetable soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken vegetable soup
Chicken vegetable soup contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken vegetable soup
Chicken vegetable soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.949g)
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 vegetable soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171546/nutrients
  2. Pesto - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171579/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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