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Minestrone vs. Fish soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Minestrone and Fish soup

  • Minestrone has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Fish soup has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fish soup is 29% higher.
  • Fish soup has 25 times less Vitamin A RAE than Minestrone. Minestrone has 49µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fish soup has 2µg.
  • Fish soup is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared.

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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 +366.7%
Contains more Iron +3700%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
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 1% 1% 5% 24% 13% 21% 2% 20% 7% 6%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +3700%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Copper +13.7%

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 +16066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
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% 4% 0% 1% 9% 18% 23% 20% 9% 2% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Equal in Water - 96.6
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Equal in Water - 96.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Fish soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 0g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 2.26g Fish soup
Fats 1.04g 0.81g Minestrone
Carbs 4.66g 0g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 16kcal Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 3mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 0.01mg Minestrone
Magnesium 3mg 7mg Fish soup
Phosphorus 23mg 56mg Fish soup
Potassium 130mg 144mg Fish soup
Sodium 254mg 156mg Fish soup
Zinc 0.31mg 0.06mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg 0.058mg Fish soup
Manganese 0.152mg 0.052mg Minestrone
Selenium 1µg Fish soup
Vitamin A 970IU 6IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 2µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.17mg Fish soup
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.033mg Fish soup
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.076mg Fish soup
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.186mg Fish soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.329mg Fish soup
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.037mg Minestrone
Folate 15µg 2µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.69µg Fish soup
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
Cholesterol 1mg 1mg
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.203g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Fish soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.035g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Fish soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.236g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.138g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Minestrone Fish soup
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
14%
Fish soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
10%
Fish soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish soup
Fish soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (1 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/nutrients
  2. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.