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Hot and sour soup vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hot and sour soup and fast food different?

  • Fast food is higher than hot and sour soup in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Fast food covers your daily need for selenium, 36% more than hot and sour soup.
  • Hot and sour soup is lower in saturated fat.

Soup, hot and sour, Chinese restaurant and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 6.4% 5.7% 4.9% 24% 8.7% 6% 14% 49% 11% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +258.2%
Contains more IronIron +378.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +365.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1045.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4975%

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% 3% 7.8% 1.5% 6.5% 7.2% 9.5% 14% 15% 13% 2.8% 6% 22%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more CholineCholine +16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1071%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1007.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +790%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +345.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~9µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 1.21 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1.21 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +135.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +540.3%
Contains more FatsFats +892.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +624.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 35% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.288 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.311 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1578.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +440.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
85% 14%
Starch: 2.43 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.03 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +841.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +6733.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot and sour soup Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot and sour soup Fast food DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 20.3µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.89µg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 5.617mg 32%
Iron 0.64mg 3.06mg 30%
Protein 2.58g 16.52g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.363mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.317mg 24%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.52mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.229g 4.493g 19%
Folate 8µg 80µg 18%
Fats 1.21g 12.01g 17%
Phosphorus 32mg 134mg 15%
Calories 39kcal 297kcal 13%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.357mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.288g 4.835g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.212mg 11%
Copper 0.026mg 0.121mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.311g 1.68g 9%
Carbs 4.35g 31.5g 9%
Starch 2.43g 22.87g 8%
Lysine 153mg 0.785mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.53mg 6%
Fiber 0.5g 1.7g 5%
Cholesterol 21mg 33mg 4%
Potassium 55mg 197mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 62mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 27mg 4%
Fructose 0g 2.27g 3%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.9µg 3%
Sodium 376mg 331mg 2%
Choline 39.9mg 34.4mg 1%
Net carbs 3.85g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.42g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 9µg 9µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.38mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.111mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.151mg 1.13mg 0%
Methionine 0.039mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.092mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.058mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.03g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.273g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot and sour soup Fast food
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
8%
Hot and sour soup
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Hot and sour soup
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Hot and sour soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174808/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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