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Cream of mushroom soup vs. Onion soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of mushroom soup and Onion soup different?

  • Cream of mushroom soup is richer in Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Onion soup is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Cream of mushroom soup contains 24 times more Vitamin K than Onion soup. Cream of mushroom soup contains 9.6µg of Vitamin K, while Onion soup contains 0.4µg.
  • Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Sodium.

Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, onion, canned, condensed types were used in this article.

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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 1.4% 2.1% 2.7% 3.4% 5.3% 1.6% 5.1% 44% 2.3% 7.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 6.6% 4.9% 21% 33% 14% 3.9% 67% 26% 19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.6%
Contains more IronIron +511.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +525%
Contains more ZincZinc +733.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1011.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Magnesium ~2mg

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% 0.24% 4.8% 3% 1.5% 1.8% 3.2% 4.3% 1.6% 0% 24% 0.75% 2.6%
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 3.3% 0.66% 4.4% 0% 6.8% 4.6% 9.2% 0% 9.2% 0% 1% 9% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 92.46 g
Other: 0.96 g
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.06 g
Fats: 1.42 g
Carbs: 6.68 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more FatsFats +82.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +363.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100.6%
Contains more OtherOther +159.4%
~equal in Water ~86.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 24% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
16% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.53 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.61g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of mushroom soup Onion soup Opinion
Calories 39kcal 46kcal Onion soup
Protein 0.66g 3.06g Onion soup
Fats 2.59g 1.42g Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Onion soup
Net carbs 3.03g 5.98g Onion soup
Carbs 3.33g 6.68g Onion soup
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Cream of mushroom soup
Magnesium 2mg 2mg
Calcium 7mg 22mg Onion soup
Potassium 31mg 56mg Onion soup
Iron 0.09mg 0.55mg Onion soup
Sugar 0.2g 2.72g Cream of mushroom soup
Fiber 0.3g 0.7g Onion soup
Copper 0.016mg 0.1mg Onion soup
Zinc 0.06mg 0.5mg Onion soup
Phosphorus 12mg 9mg Cream of mushroom soup
Sodium 340mg 516mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin A 4IU 11IU Onion soup
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg Onion soup
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.22mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cream of mushroom soup
Manganese 0.018mg 0.2mg Onion soup
Selenium 1.4µg 3.5µg Onion soup
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.027mg Onion soup
Vitamin B2 0.008mg 0.02mg Onion soup
Vitamin B3 0.169mg 0.49mg Onion soup
Vitamin B5 0.072mg 0mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin B6 0.007mg 0.04mg Onion soup
Vitamin K 9.6µg 0.4µg Cream of mushroom soup
Folate 1µg 12µg Onion soup
Choline 4.7mg 4mg Cream of mushroom soup
Saturated Fat 0.472g 0.21g Onion soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.597g 0.61g Onion soup
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 0.53g Cream of mushroom soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of mushroom soup Onion soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Cream of mushroom soup
4%
Onion soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cream of mushroom soup
20%
Onion soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion soup
Onion soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cream of mushroom soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172915/nutrients
  2. Onion soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171551/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.