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Minestrone vs. New England Clam Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between minestrone and new England Clam Chowder

  • New England Clam Chowder is richer than minestrone in vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • New England Clam Chowder covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 395% more than minestrone.
  • Minestrone is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, clam chowder, new england, canned, condensed.

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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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 20% 93% 80% 10% 111% 67% 22% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70%
Contains more IronIron +552.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +368.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1030.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.165mg

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 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 14% 5.7% 8.4% 0% 31% 38% 29% 14% 24% 1184% 2% 11% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 2% 10% 81% 3%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 2.06 g
Carbs: 10.32 g
Water: 81.49 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.1%
Contains more FatsFats +98.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.5%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.959 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.959 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone New England Clam Chowder DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.47µg 395%
Phosphorus 23mg 260mg 34%
Iron 0.38mg 2.48mg 26%
Copper 0.051mg 0.239mg 21%
Sodium 254mg 516mg 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.165mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.125mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.55mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.104mg 5%
Vitamin A 49µg 17µg 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Protein 1.77g 3.17g 3%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.959g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.959g 3%
Potassium 130mg 221mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.231mg 2%
Calories 34kcal 72kcal 2%
Carbs 4.66g 10.32g 2%
Fats 1.04g 2.06g 2%
Magnesium 3mg 13mg 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 6mg 2%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.165mg 1%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.37mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 0g 1%
Fiber 0.4g 0.7g 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 9.62g N/A
Calcium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Folate 15µg 14µg 0%
Trans fat 0.013g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone New England Clam Chowder
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
5%
Minestrone
105%
New England Clam Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
45%
New England Clam Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.729g)
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. New England Clam Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171547/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.