Ramen noodle soup vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ramen noodle soup and minestrone
- Ramen noodle soup has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while minestrone has more vitamin A.
- Ramen noodle soup covers your daily need for sodium, 70% more than minestrone.
- Ramen noodle soup contains 35 times more saturated fat than minestrone. While ramen noodle soup contains 8.117g of saturated fat, minestrone contains only 0.23g.
- Minestrone has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of minestrone is 47, while the glycemic index of ramen noodle soup is 62.
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.
| 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.
| 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 | +4800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.17 g
Fats:
17.59 g
Carbs:
60.26 g
Water:
6.52 g
Other:
5.46 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.117 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1855mg | 254mg | 70% |
| Iron | 4.11mg | 0.38mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 23.1µg | 42% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.117g | 0.23g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.448mg | 0.022mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.401mg | 0.391mg | 31% |
| Fats | 17.59g | 1.04g | 25% |
| Folate | 116µg | 15µg | 25% |
| Starch | 55.97g | 23% | |
| Manganese | 0.63mg | 0.152mg | 21% |
| Calories | 440kcal | 34kcal | 20% |
| Carbs | 60.26g | 4.66g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.018mg | 18% |
| Protein | 10.17g | 1.77g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.156g | 0.29g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 23mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 0.46g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 0.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.126mg | 0.051mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.9µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 130mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.36g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.98g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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 |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)