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Onion soup vs. Ramen noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are onion soup and ramen noodle soup different?

  • Ramen noodle soup is higher than onion soup in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Ramen noodle soup covers your daily need for sodium, 58% more than onion soup.
  • Onion soup is lower in sodium.

Soup, onion, canned, condensed and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 6.6% 4.9% 21% 33% 14% 3.9% 67% 26% 19%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.2%
Contains more IronIron +647.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1177.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +560%
~equal in Calcium ~21mg

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 3.3% 1% 4.4% 0% 6.8% 4.6% 9.2% 0% 9.2% 0% 1% 9% 2.2%
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% 0.33% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1002.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2125%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.06 g
Fats: 1.42 g
Carbs: 6.68 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 2.49 g
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +1224.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1138.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +802.1%
Contains more OtherOther +119.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 45% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.53 g
49% 37% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +909.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion soup Ramen noodle soup DV% diff.
Sodium 516mg 1855mg 58%
Iron 0.55mg 4.11mg 45%
Saturated fat 0.21g 8.117g 36%
Selenium 3.5µg 23.1µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.448mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 5.401mg 31%
Folate 12µg 116µg 26%
Fats 1.42g 17.59g 25%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Calories 46kcal 440kcal 20%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.63mg 19%
Carbs 6.68g 60.26g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.255mg 18%
Phosphorus 9mg 115mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.44mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.61g 6.156g 14%
Protein 3.06g 10.17g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.53g 2.198g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.438mg 9%
Fiber 0.7g 2.9g 9%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 8.9µg 7%
Magnesium 2mg 25mg 5%
Potassium 56mg 181mg 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.126mg 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.3mg 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 5.98g 57.36g N/A
Calcium 22mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 2.72g 1.98g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.038mg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Choline 4mg 5.5mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion soup Ramen noodle 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
4%
Onion soup
39%
Ramen noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Onion soup
75%
Ramen noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion soup
Onion soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Onion soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171551/nutrients
  2. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/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.