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Minestrone vs. Potato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between minestrone and potato soup

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B5, and manganese in potato soup is higher than in minestrone.
  • Potato soup covers your daily need for copper 17% more than minestrone.
  • The amount of sodium in minestrone is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, cream of potato, 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% 5.1% 15% 13% 67% 4.1% 18% 79% 39% 10%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +292.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.4%

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% 58% 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 0.67% 4.1% 1.4% 0% 7% 6.7% 8.1% 42% 6.9% 5% 2.8% 1.5% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.43mg

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
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +80.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.5%
Contains more OtherOther +51.7%

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
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Potato soup Opinion
Calories 34kcal 74kcal Potato soup
Protein 1.77g 1.51g Minestrone
Fats 1.04g 1.88g Potato soup
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Minestrone
Net carbs 4.26g 11.49g Potato soup
Carbs 4.66g 12.79g Potato soup
Cholesterol 1mg 1mg
Magnesium 3mg 13mg Potato soup
Calcium 14mg 17mg Potato soup
Potassium 130mg 165mg Potato soup
Iron 0.38mg 0.34mg Minestrone
Sugar 1.44g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 1.3g Potato soup
Copper 0.051mg 0.2mg Potato soup
Zinc 0.31mg 0.15mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 23mg 41mg Potato soup
Sodium 254mg 604mg Minestrone
Vitamin A 970IU 68IU Minestrone
Vitamin A 49µg 19µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.07mg Potato soup
Manganese 0.152mg 0.3mg Potato soup
Selenium 1.9µg Potato soup
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.028mg Potato soup
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.029mg Potato soup
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.43mg Potato soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.7mg Potato soup
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.03mg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Potato soup
Vitamin K 1.1µg Potato soup
Folate 15µg 2µg Minestrone
Choline 8.7mg Potato soup
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.97g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.44g Potato soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.33g Minestrone
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.02mg Potato soup
Threonine 0.043mg 0.049mg Potato soup
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.061mg Potato soup
Leucine 0.098mg 0.094mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg 0.066mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg 0.024mg Potato soup
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.066mg Potato soup
Valine 0.074mg 0.074mg
Histidine 0.03mg 0.031mg Potato soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Potato soup
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
8%
Minestrone
7%
Potato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
26%
Potato soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato soup
Potato soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato soup
Potato soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.74g)
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 ($)

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. Potato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/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.