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Minestrone vs. Tomato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Minestrone and Tomato soup different?

  • Tomato soup has more Vitamin C than Minestrone.

Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial 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 Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +126.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +111.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +126.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +111.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1160%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1160%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Contains more Fats +395.2%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +59.9%
Equal in Water - 90.55
Equal in Other - 1.08
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Contains more Fats +395.2%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +59.9%
Equal in Water - 90.55
Equal in Other - 1.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +497.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +497.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Tomato soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 6.95g Tomato soup
Protein 1.77g 0.71g Minestrone
Fats 1.04g 0.21g Minestrone
Carbs 4.66g 7.45g Tomato soup
Calories 34kcal 32kcal Minestrone
Sugar 4.03g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0.5g Tomato soup
Calcium 14mg 8mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 0.29mg Minestrone
Magnesium 3mg 7mg Tomato soup
Phosphorus 23mg 15mg Minestrone
Potassium 130mg 275mg Tomato soup
Sodium 254mg 186mg Tomato soup
Zinc 0.31mg 0.09mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg 0.029mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.152mg 0.067mg Minestrone
Selenium 1.5µg Tomato soup
Vitamin A 970IU 192IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 10µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.17mg Tomato soup
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6.3mg Tomato soup
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.02mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.007mg Minestrone
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.42mg Tomato soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.042mg Tomato soup
Folate 15µg 0µg Minestrone
Vitamin K 1.5µg Tomato soup
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Tomato soup
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.056g Tomato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.067g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.077g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Minestrone Tomato soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Minestrone
5%
Tomato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
10%
Tomato soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.