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Indian masala vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Indian masala and Minestrone

  • Indian masala has more Fiber, and Iron than Minestrone.
  • Indian masala contains 3 times more Iron than Minestrone. Indian masala contains 1mg of Iron, while Minestrone contains 0.38mg.
  • Indian masala contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are SMART SOUP, Indian Bean Masala 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% 6.6% 0% 38% 0% 0% 0% 12% 0% 0%
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 more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +163.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
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% 58% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 1.02 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 ProteinProtein +86.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
~equal in Water ~91.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Indian masala Minestrone Opinion
Calories 57kcal 34kcal Indian masala
Protein 3.3g 1.77g Indian masala
Fats 0.88g 1.04g Minestrone
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Net carbs 7.9g 4.26g Indian masala
Carbs 10.5g 4.66g Indian masala
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Indian masala
Magnesium 3mg Minestrone
Calcium 22mg 14mg Indian masala
Potassium 130mg Minestrone
Iron 1mg 0.38mg Indian masala
Sugar 2.3g Minestrone
Fiber 2.6g 0.4g Indian masala
Copper 0.051mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 23mg Minestrone
Sodium 92mg 254mg Indian masala
Vitamin A 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A 49µg Minestrone
Manganese 0.152mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.018mg Minestrone
Vitamin B3 0.391mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 15µg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.18g 0.23g Indian masala
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g Minestrone
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Indian masala 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%
Indian masala
8%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Indian masala
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Indian masala
Indian masala contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Indian masala - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171181/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.