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Egg Drop Soup vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Egg Drop Soup and Minestrone

  • Egg Drop Soup is richer in Vitamin C, while Minestrone is higher in Manganese.
  • Egg Drop Soup has 13 times more Vitamin C than Minestrone. Egg Drop Soup has 6.5mg of Vitamin C, while Minestrone has 0.5mg.
  • Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, egg drop, Chinese restaurant 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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +490.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +168.4%
Contains more Manganese +1281.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 2% 7% 2% 49% 3% 7% 2% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +490.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +168.4%
Contains more Manganese +1281.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +989.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.018
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 6% 22% 5% 5% 3% 8% 5% 6% 4% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +989.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.018

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +70.5%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Carbs - 4.66
Equal in Water - 91.33
4% 93%
Protein: 1.16 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 4.29 g
Water: 92.87 g
Other: 1.07 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 Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +70.5%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Carbs - 4.66
Equal in Water - 91.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.6%
34% 39% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.191 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.129 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Drop Soup Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 3.89g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 1.16g 1.77g Minestrone
Fats 0.61g 1.04g Minestrone
Carbs 4.29g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 27kcal 34kcal Minestrone
Starch 2.45g Egg Drop Soup
Sugar 0.09g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0.4g
Calcium 7mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 0.26mg 0.38mg Minestrone
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 15mg 23mg Minestrone
Potassium 22mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 370mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.09mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0.019mg 0.051mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.011mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 0.4µg Egg Drop Soup
Vitamin A 89IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.13mg Egg Drop Soup
Vitamin D 6IU Egg Drop Soup
Vitamin D 0.2µg Egg Drop Soup
Vitamin C 6.5mg 0.5mg Egg Drop Soup
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.018mg Egg Drop Soup
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.391mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 7µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0µg Egg Drop Soup
Vitamin K 1.2µg Egg Drop Soup
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.013mg Egg Drop Soup
Threonine 0.037mg 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.047mg 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.052mg 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.019mg 0.018mg Egg Drop Soup
Phenylalanine 0.028mg 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.037mg 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.013mg 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 23mg 1mg Minestrone
Trans Fat 0.001g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.23g Egg Drop Soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Egg Drop Soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.191g 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.129g 0.46g Minestrone
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.112g Egg Drop Soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g Egg Drop Soup
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Egg Drop Soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg Drop Soup Minestrone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Egg Drop Soup
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Egg Drop Soup
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Egg Drop Soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174807/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.