Minestrone vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are minestrone and white bread different?
- Minestrone is higher in vitamin A; however, white bread is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for white bread is 43% higher.
- Minestrone contains 970 times more vitamin A than white bread. While minestrone contains 970IU of vitamin A, white bread contains only 1IU.
- Minestrone has less sodium.
- Minestrone has a lower glycemic index (47) than white bread (73).
Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 less SodiumSodium | -48.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +928.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +850% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +326.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +252.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2322.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1122.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +282.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +640% |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +150.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +960.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65% |
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +248.3% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.533mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.61mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 4.78mg | 27% |
| Folate | 15µg | 111µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.243mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.536mg | 17% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 49.42g | 15% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 8.85g | 14% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 144mg | 13% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 266kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 98mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.536mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 1.602g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.101mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 3.33g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.698g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.468g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)