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

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Summary of differences between Ramen noodle soup and Minestrone

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12 in Ramen noodle soup is higher than in Minestrone.
  • Ramen noodle soup covers your daily need of Sodium 70% more than Minestrone.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Minestrone is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more IronIron +981.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%

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 1.7% 58% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +673.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7983.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.041mg

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% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +474.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1591.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1193.1%
Contains more OtherOther +355%
Contains more WaterWater +1300.8%

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
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2022.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.2%

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 Minestrone
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 Minestrone Opinion
Calories 440kcal 34kcal Ramen noodle soup
Protein 10.17g 1.77g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 17.59g 1.04g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Net carbs 57.36g 4.26g Ramen noodle soup
Carbs 60.26g 4.66g Ramen noodle soup
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Ramen noodle soup
Magnesium 25mg 3mg Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 21mg 14mg Ramen noodle soup
Potassium 181mg 130mg Ramen noodle soup
Iron 4.11mg 0.38mg Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 1.98g Minestrone
Fiber 2.9g 0.4g Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.126mg 0.051mg Ramen noodle soup
Zinc 0.6mg 0.31mg Ramen noodle soup
Starch 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 115mg 23mg Ramen noodle soup
Sodium 1855mg 254mg Minestrone
Vitamin A 12IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A 1µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 2.44mg Ramen noodle soup
Manganese 0.63mg 0.152mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 23.1µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.022mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.018mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 0.391mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.14mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin K 8.9µg Ramen noodle soup
Folate 116µg 15µg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.065g Minestrone
Choline 5.5mg Ramen noodle soup
Saturated Fat 8.117g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 6.156g 0.29g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.46g Ramen noodle soup
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
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
Ramen noodle soup Minestrone
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
8%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
12%
Minestrone

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?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.