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

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The main differences between ramen noodle soup and asparagus soup

  • Asparagus soup contains less iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin E than ramen noodle soup.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for ramen noodle soup is 52% higher.
  • Asparagus soup has 12 times less selenium than ramen noodle soup. Ramen noodle soup has 23.1µg of selenium, while asparagus soup has 1.9µg.
  • Asparagus soup is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry and Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, condensed.

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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 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.9% 12% 24% 33% 19% 13% 87% 39% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains more IronIron +542.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1115.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
~equal in Calcium ~23mg

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 1% 0.33% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
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 7.3% 8.7% 9.8% 0% 11% 14% 12% 6.6% 2.3% 5% 55% 14% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +398%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +941.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +771.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +147.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 3% 9% 84% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 8.52 g
Water: 84.05 g
Other: 2.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +458.8%
Contains more FatsFats +439.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +607.3%
Contains more OtherOther +132.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1189.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 37% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
27% 25% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +720.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ramen noodle soup Asparagus 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 Ramen noodle soup Asparagus soup DV% diff.
Sodium 1855mg 669mg 52%
Iron 4.11mg 0.64mg 43%
Selenium 23.1µg 1.9µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.043mg 34%
Saturated fat 8.117g 0.82g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 0.62mg 30%
Folate 116µg 19µg 24%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Fats 17.59g 3.26g 22%
Calories 440kcal 69kcal 19%
Protein 10.17g 1.82g 17%
Carbs 60.26g 8.52g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.062mg 15%
Manganese 0.63mg 0.3mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.156g 0.75g 14%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.49mg 13%
Phosphorus 115mg 31mg 12%
Vitamin K 8.9µg 22µg 11%
Fiber 2.9g 0.4g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.04µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.11mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.46g 5%
Magnesium 25mg 3mg 5%
Copper 0.126mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.01mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 13mg 1%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.7mg 1%
Potassium 181mg 138mg 1%
Net carbs 57.36g 8.12g N/A
Calcium 21mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 1.98g 0.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.062mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.076mg 0%
Valine 0.091mg 0%
Histidine 0.039mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Ramen noodle soup Asparagus 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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
12%
Asparagus soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
25%
Asparagus 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 - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus soup
Asparagus soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/nutrients
  2. Asparagus soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171537/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.