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Spaghetti vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spaghetti and Chicken soup

  • Spaghetti has more Selenium, Fiber, and Copper, while Chicken soup has more Vitamin B3.
  • Spaghetti covers your daily need of Selenium 44% more than Chicken soup.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spaghetti is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +264.3%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +264.3%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130.2%
Contains more Carbs +774.2%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +114.3%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +130.2%
Contains more Carbs +774.2%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +114.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.3%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Chicken soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 3.53g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 2.52g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 1.2g Chicken soup
Carbs 30.86g 3.53g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 36kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 1.58g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 0g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 3mg Spaghetti
Iron 0.5mg 0.21mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 18mg 4mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 27mg Spaghetti
Potassium 44mg 105mg Chicken soup
Sodium 1mg 143mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.14mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.054mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 2.2µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.03mg Spaghetti
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.035mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.085mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.112mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.061mg Chicken soup
Folate 7µg 5µg Spaghetti
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Chicken soup
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.321g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.582g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.213g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Chicken soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Spaghetti
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients
  2. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.