Minestrone vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are minestrone and pea soup different?
- Minestrone is higher in vitamin A; however, pea soup is richer in copper and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for minestrone is 19% higher.
- Minestrone contains 2 times more potassium than pea soup. While minestrone contains 130mg of potassium, pea soup contains only 71mg.
- Minestrone has a lower glycemic index (47) than pea soup (66).
Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
1.09 g
Carbs:
9.88 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112% |
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Fats
~1.09g
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Water
~84.55g
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Other
~1.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.524 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.372 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.142 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +223.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.245mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 336mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.73mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 3.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 9.88g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.142g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.524g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 61kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.04g | 1.09g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 7.98g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.19g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.372g | 0% |
| 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% |
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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
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3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)