Chowder vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chowder and minestrone
- Minestrone has less monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Minestrone contains 4 times less monounsaturated fat than chowder. Chowder contains 1.27g of monounsaturated fat, while minestrone contains 0.29g.
- Minestrone has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of minestrone is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -15.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +18.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.1 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
7.5 g
Water:
82.1 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +505.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.9 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +337.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +313% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.9g | 0.46g | 10% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 1.04g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.75g | 0.23g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 130mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 34kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.1g | 1.77g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.27g | 0.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 299mg | 254mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 49µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7.5g | 4.66g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.6g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Minestrone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)