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Coca-Cola vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coca-Cola and minestrone

  • Minestrone is richer than Coca-Cola in vitamin A, manganese, and copper.
  • Minestrone covers your daily vitamin A needs 19% more than Coca-Cola.
  • Coca-Cola is lower in sodium.
  • Coca-Cola has a higher glycemic index (63) than minestrone (47).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6400%
Contains more IronIron +245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +5000%
Contains more ZincZinc +1450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7500%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2428.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5100%
Contains more OtherOther +2900%
~equal in Water ~91.33g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola Minestrone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Minestrone DV% diff.
Sodium 4mg 254mg 11%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.152mg 7%
Copper 0.001mg 0.051mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 49µg 5%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Potassium 2mg 130mg 4%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.31mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.46g 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.14mg 3%
Protein 0.07g 1.77g 3%
Iron 0.11mg 0.38mg 3%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.391mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.022mg 2%
Phosphorus 10mg 23mg 2%
Carbs 9.56g 4.66g 2%
Fats 0.02g 1.04g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.29g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.23g 1%
Calcium 2mg 14mg 1%
Magnesium 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.018mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 34kcal 0%
Net carbs 9.56g 4.26g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 8.97g N/A
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Choline 0.3mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Minestrone
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
0%
Coca-Cola
5%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
  2. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.