Minestrone vs. Potato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between minestrone and potato soup
- Minestrone has more vitamin A, while potato soup has more copper, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Minestrone covers your daily need for vitamin A, 18% more than potato soup.
- 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +157.9% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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:
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
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
0.97 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.2mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 604mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.7mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.97g | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 12.79g | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 41mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 1.51g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 1.88g | 1% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 165mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 11.49g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.44g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.031mg | 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
5%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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 ($)