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

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How are ramen noodle soup and chowder different?

  • Ramen noodle soup is richer in fiber and monounsaturated fat, while chowder is higher in vitamin A.
  • Ramen noodle soup covers your daily need for sodium, 68% more than chowder.
  • Ramen noodle soup contains 5 times more monounsaturated fat than chowder. Ramen noodle soup contains 6.156g of monounsaturated fat, while chowder contains 1.27g.
  • Chowder is lower in sodium.
  • Ramen noodle soup has a higher glycemic index (62) than chowder (27).

Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%

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 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.1%
Contains more FatsFats +179.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +703.5%
Contains more OtherOther +446%
Contains more WaterWater +1159.2%

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
36% 26% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +384.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%

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 Chowder
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 Chowder DV% diff.
Sodium 1855mg 299mg 68%
Iron 4.11mg 51%
Selenium 23.1µg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 34%
Saturated fat 8.117g 1.75g 29%
Folate 116µg 29%
Manganese 0.63mg 27%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 20%
Carbs 60.26g 7.5g 18%
Calories 440kcal 99kcal 17%
Fats 17.59g 6.3g 17%
Phosphorus 115mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Protein 10.17g 3.1g 14%
Copper 0.126mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.156g 1.27g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 9%
Fiber 2.9g 0.9g 8%
Vitamin K 8.9µg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 58µg 6%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Zinc 0.6mg 5%
Potassium 181mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.9g 2%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 57.36g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
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
Ramen noodle soup Chowder
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
1%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
4%
Chowder

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 - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 1556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.