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

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A recap on differences between Ramen noodle soup and Chicken soup

  • Chicken soup has less Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Ramen noodle soup covers your daily Sodium needs 74% more than Chicken soup.
  • Chicken soup contains 81 times less Vitamin E than Ramen noodle soup. Ramen noodle soup contains 2.44mg of Vitamin E, while Chicken soup contains 0.03mg.
  • Chicken soup has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +525%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more IronIron +1857.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%

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% 0.72% 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 0.67% 0.18% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4350%
Contains more FolateFolate +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.3%
~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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1365.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1607.1%
Contains more OtherOther +810%
Contains more WaterWater +1313.3%

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
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +957.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +931.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96%

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 Chicken 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 Chicken soup Opinion
Calories 440kcal 36kcal Ramen noodle soup
Protein 10.17g 2.52g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 17.59g 1.2g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Ramen noodle soup
Net carbs 57.36g 3.53g Ramen noodle soup
Carbs 60.26g 3.53g Ramen noodle soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Ramen noodle soup
Magnesium 25mg 4mg Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 21mg 3mg Ramen noodle soup
Potassium 181mg 105mg Ramen noodle soup
Iron 4.11mg 0.21mg Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 1.98g 1.58g Chicken soup
Fiber 2.9g 0g Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.126mg 0.054mg Ramen noodle soup
Zinc 0.6mg 0.14mg Ramen noodle soup
Starch 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 115mg 27mg Ramen noodle soup
Sodium 1855mg 143mg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 12IU 3IU Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.03mg Ramen noodle soup
Manganese 0.63mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 23.1µg 2.2µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.035mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.085mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 1.584mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.438mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.061mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin K 8.9µg 0.2µg Ramen noodle soup
Folate 116µg 5µg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.065g Chicken soup
Choline 5.5mg 9.2mg Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 8.117g 0.321g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 6.156g 0.582g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.213g Ramen noodle 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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is better in case of low diet
Ramen noodle soup Chicken 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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
8%
Chicken 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 - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1712mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.