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

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How are Ramen noodle soup and Onion soup different?

  • Ramen noodle soup is higher than Onion soup in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Ramen noodle soup covers your daily need of Sodium 58% more than Onion soup.
  • Ramen noodle soup contains 39 times more Saturated Fat than Onion soup. Ramen noodle soup contains 8.117g of Saturated Fat, while Onion soup contains 0.21g.

Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry and Soup, onion, canned, condensed 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 1.4% 6.6% 4.9% 21% 33% 14% 3.9% 67% 26% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.2%
Contains more IronIron +647.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1177.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +560%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg

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 3.3% 0.66% 4.4% 0% 6.8% 4.6% 9.2% 0% 9.2% 0% 1% 9% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1002.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2125%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~11IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

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% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.06 g
Fats: 1.42 g
Carbs: 6.68 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1138.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +802.1%
Contains more OtherOther +119.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1224.4%

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
16% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +909.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%

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 Onion soup
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ramen noodle soup Onion soup Opinion
Calories 440kcal 46kcal Ramen noodle soup
Protein 10.17g 3.06g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 17.59g 1.42g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1mg Onion soup
Net carbs 57.36g 5.98g Ramen noodle soup
Carbs 60.26g 6.68g Ramen noodle soup
Magnesium 25mg 2mg Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 21mg 22mg Onion soup
Potassium 181mg 56mg Ramen noodle soup
Iron 4.11mg 0.55mg Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 1.98g 2.72g Ramen noodle soup
Fiber 2.9g 0.7g Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.126mg 0.1mg Ramen noodle soup
Zinc 0.6mg 0.5mg Ramen noodle soup
Starch 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 115mg 9mg Ramen noodle soup
Sodium 1855mg 516mg Onion soup
Vitamin A 12IU 11IU Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg Onion soup
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.22mg Ramen noodle soup
Manganese 0.63mg 0.2mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 23.1µg 3.5µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.027mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.02mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 0.49mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.04mg Onion soup
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin K 8.9µg 0.4µg Ramen noodle soup
Folate 116µg 12µg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.065g Onion soup
Choline 5.5mg 4mg Ramen noodle soup
Saturated Fat 8.117g 0.21g Onion soup
Monounsaturated Fat 6.156g 0.61g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.53g 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 Onion 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
4%
Onion soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
20%
Onion 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 Sugar?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion soup
Onion soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion soup
Onion soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Onion soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171551/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.