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Minestrone vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Minestrone and Beef?

  • Beef is richer than Minestrone in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 175% more.
  • Minestrone has 5 times more Sodium than Beef. While Minestrone has 254mg of Sodium, Beef has only 54mg.

We used Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted types 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.
Contains more Manganese +1588.9%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1026.1%
Contains more Potassium +170.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Zinc +1093.5%
Contains more Copper +90.2%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Manganese +1588.9%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1026.1%
Contains more Potassium +170.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Zinc +1093.5%
Contains more Copper +90.2%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +16066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1531.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +16066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1531.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Protein +1456.5%
Contains more Fats +528.8%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Protein +1456.5%
Contains more Fats +528.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +842.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.7%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +842.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Beef Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 0g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 27.55g Beef
Fats 1.04g 6.54g Beef
Carbs 4.66g 0g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 169kcal Beef
Fiber 0.4g 0g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 13mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 3mg 14mg Beef
Phosphorus 23mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 130mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 254mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 0.31mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.051mg 0.097mg Beef
Manganese 0.152mg 0.009mg Minestrone
Selenium 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 970IU 6IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 2µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 15µg 7µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.043mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 0.098mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 0.076mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.018mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.074mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.03mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 1mg 85mg Minestrone
Trans Fat 0.375g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 2.595g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.532g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Beef
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
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.365g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef 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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.