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Table salt vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Table salt and Chicken soup different?

  • Chicken soup has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Table salt.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Table salt is 1679% higher.
  • Table salt contains 8 times more Calcium than Chicken soup. While Table salt contains 24mg of Calcium, Chicken soup contains only 3mg.
  • Chicken soup has less Sodium.

Salt, table and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1212.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1212.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +2100%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +16533.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45975%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +16533.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45975%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.53g Chicken soup
Protein 0g 2.52g Chicken soup
Fats 0g 1.2g Chicken soup
Carbs 0g 3.53g Chicken soup
Calories 0kcal 36kcal Chicken soup
Sugar 0g 1.58g Table salt
Calcium 24mg 3mg Table salt
Iron 0.33mg 0.21mg Table salt
Magnesium 1mg 4mg Chicken soup
Phosphorus 0mg 27mg Chicken soup
Potassium 8mg 105mg Chicken soup
Sodium 38758mg 143mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.1mg 0.14mg Chicken soup
Copper 0.03mg 0.054mg Chicken soup
Manganese 0.1mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.035mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.085mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.061mg Chicken soup
Folate 0µg 5µg Chicken soup
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Chicken soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 0.321g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.582g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.213g Chicken soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 38615mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.