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Minestrone vs. Vegetable soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Minestrone and Vegetable soup?

  • Vegetable soup is richer than Minestrone in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Vegetable soup's daily need coverage for Copper is 20% more.

We used Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, vegetable, canned, low sodium, condensed types 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 less Sodium -34%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.7%
Contains more Potassium +233.1%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Copper +354.9%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%
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 6% 25% 18% 20% 39% 51% 11% 78% 33% 22%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.7%
Contains more Potassium +233.1%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Copper +354.9%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%

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 Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.3%
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 104% 29% 0% 3% 28% 22% 29% 21% 39% 9% 0% 11%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 82.79
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 12% 83% 2%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 12.11 g
Water: 82.79 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 82.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
20% 27% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.147 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Vegetable soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 10.01g Vegetable soup
Protein 1.77g 2.2g Vegetable soup
Fats 1.04g 0.9g Minestrone
Carbs 4.66g 12.11g Vegetable soup
Calories 34kcal 65kcal Vegetable soup
Sugar 4.31g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 2.1g Vegetable soup
Calcium 14mg 20mg Vegetable soup
Iron 0.38mg 0.66mg Vegetable soup
Magnesium 3mg 25mg Vegetable soup
Phosphorus 23mg 45mg Vegetable soup
Potassium 130mg 433mg Vegetable soup
Sodium 254mg 385mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 0.4mg Vegetable soup
Copper 0.051mg 0.232mg Vegetable soup
Manganese 0.152mg 0.25mg Vegetable soup
Selenium 4µg Vegetable soup
Vitamin A 970IU 1721IU Vegetable soup
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 86µg Vegetable soup
Vitamin E 1.43mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.8mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.109mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.092mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.54mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.346mg Vegetable soup
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.167mg Vegetable soup
Folate 15µg 12µg Minestrone
Vitamin K 4.2µg Vegetable 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 Vegetable soup
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.147g Vegetable soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.203g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.403g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Vegetable 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
24%
Vegetable soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
30%
Vegetable soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Vegetable soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174538/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.