Minestrone vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between minestrone and potatoes
- Minestrone has more vitamin A; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, copper, and iron.
- Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 21% more.
- Minestrone contains 485 times more vitamin A than potatoes. Minestrone contains 970IU of vitamin A, while potatoes contain 2IU.
- Potatoes contain less sodium.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of minestrone is 47.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3840% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +268.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +626.8% |
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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1055.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +275.3% |
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Other
~1.12g
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +995.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.1% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 19.7mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.298mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 425mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.1g | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 57mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.081mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.81mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 17.49g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 1.061mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.295mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.042g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.025g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.002g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 2.05g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.2)