Olive oil vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between olive oil and minestrone
- Olive oil has more polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat, while minestrone has more vitamin A, manganese, and copper.
- Olive oil covers your daily need for saturated fat, 68% more than minestrone.
- Olive oil contains 252 times more monounsaturated fat than minestrone. While olive oil contains 72.961g of monounsaturated fat, minestrone contains only 0.29g.
- The amount of saturated fat in minestrone is lower.
- Olive oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of olive oil is 0, while the glycemic index of minestrone is 47.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 more IronIron | +47.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +9515.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.523 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 | +25059% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2187.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
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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| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 0.29g | 182% |
| Fats | 100g | 1.04g | 152% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0.46g | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 0.23g | 62% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 50% | |
| Calories | 884kcal | 34kcal | 43% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 254mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.77g | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 130mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.391mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.66g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 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
34%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.578g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Minestrone is relatively richer in vitamins