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Ramen noodle soup vs. Plum sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ramen noodle soup and plum sauce

  • Plum sauce contains less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than ramen noodle soup.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for plum sauce is 724% higher.
  • Plum sauce has 58 times less selenium than ramen noodle soup. Ramen noodle soup has 23.1µg of selenium, while plum sauce has 0.4µg.
  • Plum sauce is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry and Sauce, plum, ready-to-serve.

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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 8.6% 3.6% 23% 54% 26% 5.2% 9.4% 70% 15% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more IronIron +187.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +422.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +452.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%

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 1.7% 0.67% 0% 0% 4.5% 19% 19% 3.5% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +642.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1833.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.3%
~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
43% 54%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 42.81 g
Water: 53.71 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1042.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1591.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +252.3%
Contains more WaterWater +723.8%

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
99%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.24 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2465%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.8%

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 Plum sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ramen noodle soup Plum sauce DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.117g 153g 659%
Sodium 1855mg 538mg 57%
Selenium 23.1µg 0.4µg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.018mg 36%
Iron 4.11mg 1.43mg 34%
Folate 116µg 6µg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 1.014mg 27%
Fats 17.59g 1.04g 25%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Manganese 0.63mg 0.114mg 22%
Protein 10.17g 0.89g 19%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.156g 0.24g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.084mg 13%
Calories 440kcal 184kcal 13%
Phosphorus 115mg 22mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.588g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Fiber 2.9g 0.7g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.059mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.9µg 7%
Carbs 60.26g 42.81g 6%
Copper 0.126mg 0.078mg 5%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.19mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.078mg 3%
Potassium 181mg 259mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 12mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 57.36g 42.11g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Ramen noodle soup Plum sauce
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
5%
Plum sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
22%
Plum sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 144.883g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum sauce
Plum sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum sauce
Plum sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1317mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum sauce
Plum sauce 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. Plum sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172879/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.