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

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What are the main differences between Potato soup and Ramen noodle soup?

  • Potato soup has less Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, and Manganese than Ramen noodle soup.
  • Ramen noodle soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 54% higher.
  • Potato soup contains less Sodium.

We used Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 5.1% 15% 13% 67% 4.1% 18% 79% 39% 10%
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 more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +1108.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1115.8%
~equal in Potassium ~181mg

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 0.67% 4.1% 1.4% 0% 7% 6.7% 8.1% 42% 6.9% 5% 2.8% 1.5% 4.7%
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% 0.72% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +779.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +709.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +5700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 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 +1157.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +573.5%
Contains more FatsFats +835.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +371.1%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 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 -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1299.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +566.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato soup Ramen noodle soup Opinion
Calories 74kcal 440kcal Ramen noodle soup
Protein 1.51g 10.17g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 1.88g 17.59g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Ramen noodle soup
Net carbs 11.49g 57.36g Ramen noodle soup
Carbs 12.79g 60.26g Ramen noodle soup
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Ramen noodle soup
Magnesium 13mg 25mg Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 17mg 21mg Ramen noodle soup
Potassium 165mg 181mg Ramen noodle soup
Iron 0.34mg 4.11mg Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 1.44g 1.98g Potato soup
Fiber 1.3g 2.9g Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.2mg 0.126mg Potato soup
Zinc 0.15mg 0.6mg Ramen noodle soup
Starch 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 41mg 115mg Ramen noodle soup
Sodium 604mg 1855mg Potato soup
Vitamin A 68IU 12IU Potato soup
Vitamin A 19µg 1µg Potato soup
Vitamin E 0.07mg 2.44mg Ramen noodle soup
Manganese 0.3mg 0.63mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 1.9µg 23.1µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.448mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.255mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 5.401mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.7mg 0.438mg Potato soup
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.038mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.25µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin K 1.1µg 8.9µg Ramen noodle soup
Folate 2µg 116µg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.065g Potato soup
Choline 8.7mg 5.5mg Potato soup
Saturated Fat 0.97g 8.117g Potato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.44g 6.156g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 2.198g Ramen noodle soup
Tryptophan 0.02mg Potato soup
Threonine 0.049mg Potato soup
Isoleucine 0.061mg Potato soup
Leucine 0.094mg Potato soup
Lysine 0.066mg Potato soup
Methionine 0.024mg Potato soup
Phenylalanine 0.066mg Potato soup
Valine 0.074mg Potato soup
Histidine 0.031mg Potato soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g Ramen noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
7%
Potato soup
39%
Ramen noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Potato 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 Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato soup
Potato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Potato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/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.