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

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Important differences between ramen noodle soup and tomato soup

  • Tomato soup has less iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
  • Ramen noodle soup's daily need coverage for sodium is 73% more.
  • Tomato soup is lower in saturated fat.
  • Ramen noodle soup has a higher glycemic index than tomato soup.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial.

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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 5% 2.4% 24% 11% 9.7% 2.5% 6.4% 24% 8.7% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +257.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more IronIron +1317.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +334.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +666.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +840.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%

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 21% 3.3% 3.4% 0% 5% 1.6% 7.9% 0% 9.7% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1186%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +493.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1332.4%
Contains more FatsFats +8276.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +708.9%
Contains more OtherOther +405.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1288.8%

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
28% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9088.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2754.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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 Tomato soup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ramen noodle soup Tomato soup DV% diff.
Sodium 1855mg 186mg 73%
Iron 4.11mg 0.29mg 48%
Selenium 23.1µg 1.5µg 39%
Saturated fat 8.117g 0.056g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.02mg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 0.42mg 31%
Folate 116µg 0µg 29%
Fats 17.59g 0.21g 27%
Manganese 0.63mg 0.067mg 24%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Calories 440kcal 32kcal 20%
Protein 10.17g 0.71g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.007mg 19%
Carbs 60.26g 7.45g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.156g 0.067g 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.17mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.077g 14%
Phosphorus 115mg 15mg 14%
Copper 0.126mg 0.029mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Fiber 2.9g 0.5g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6.3mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.9µg 1.5µg 6%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.09mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 7mg 4%
Potassium 181mg 275mg 3%
Calcium 21mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 57.36g 6.95g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.042mg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Choline 5.5mg 6.3mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ramen noodle soup Tomato 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
5%
Tomato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
10%
Tomato soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.