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Minestrone vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Minestrone and Baby food

  • Minestrone has less Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Baby food covers your daily Iron needs 589% more than Minestrone.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 +5135.7%
Contains more Iron +12400%
Contains more Magnesium +3233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1604.3%
Contains more Potassium +236.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +674.2%
Contains more Copper +554.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Calcium +5135.7%
Contains more Iron +12400%
Contains more Magnesium +3233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1604.3%
Contains more Potassium +236.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +674.2%
Contains more Copper +554.9%

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 A +4750%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10981.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8778.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +667.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361%
Contains more Folate +186.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4750%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10981.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8778.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +667.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361%
Contains more Folate +186.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1263.1%
Contains more Protein +589.3%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Contains more Carbs +1475.1%
Contains more Other +175%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Water +1263.1%
Contains more Protein +589.3%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Contains more Carbs +1475.1%
Contains more Other +175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.9%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 1.77g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 1.04g 4.4g Baby food
Carbs 4.66g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 34kcal 379kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 14mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 0.38mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 3mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 23mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 130mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 254mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 0.31mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0.051mg 0.334mg Baby food
Manganese 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 970IU 20IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 1µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 15µg 43µg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.043mg 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 0.098mg 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.076mg 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.018mg 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.074mg 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.03mg 0.286mg Baby food
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.769g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 1.206g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 1.697g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Baby food
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
9%
Minestrone
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby 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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.