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Tomato Bisque vs. Tomato Soup — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Article author photo Jack Yacoubian by Jack Yacoubian | Last updated on September 12, 2023
Medically reviewed by Ani Harutyunyan Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
Tomato bisque
vs
Tomato soup

Summary

Tomato bisque is a creamier version of tomato soup. Tomato bisque is higher in calories, carbs, and sodium. It is richer in copper, phosphorus, and vitamin A. Since tomato bisque is higher in salt, it has an increased risk of hypertension. 

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Actual differences
      1. Nutritional Content Comparison
        1. Macronutrients and Calories
          1. Carbohydrates
          2. Protein
          3. Fat
          4. Calories
        2. Vitamins
          1. Minerals
          2. Health Impact
            1. References

              Introduction

              When choosing between tomato soup or bisque, people often cannot find the differences between them. This article will focus on the nutritional differences between tomato bisque and tomato soup. 

              Actual differences

              Technically, tomato bisque is a type of tomato soup. 

              Tomato bisque is a heavier type of soup with more flavors. In addition to that, one of the main significant differences is that tomato bisque is a puree version of tomato soup with added cream. 

              The main difference is the consistency: tomato bisque has a heavier texture, while a simple tomato soup has a lighter texture. 

              Tomato soup is more often pureed; however, you can find chunky tomato soups aswell. 

              Tomato bisque is considered a main dish; in comparison, tomato soup is considered a starter and lighter dish. 

              Nutritional Content Comparison

              We are going to compare 100g servings of each meal. You can see a nutrition table at the bottom of the page that summarizes the nutritional profile of both.

              Macronutrients and Calories

              The infographic below shows a brief description of macronutrient differences between tomato bisque and tomato soup. 

              Macronutrient Comparison

              Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
              2% 2% 18% 75% 3%
              Protein: 1.76 g
              Fats: 1.95 g
              Carbs: 18.47 g
              Water: 75.32 g
              Other: 2.5 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 +147.9%
              Contains more FatsFats +828.6%
              Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.9%
              Contains more OtherOther +131.5%
              Contains more WaterWater +20.2%

              Carbohydrates

              Tomato bisque contains 2.5 times more carbs compared to tomato soup. It contains 18.5g of carbs, whereas tomato soup contains 7.5g.  

              Protein

              There are insignificant amounts of proteins in both foods. However, tomato bisque is higher in proteins than tomato soup.

              Fat

              The amount of fat is meager in tomato soup to consider the difference between them. However, tomato bisque may contain some ingredients higher in fat content; this is why it is richer in fats. 

              Fat Type Comparison

              Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
              23% 29% 48%
              Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
              Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
              Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 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 +691%
              Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1029.9%
              Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

              Calories

              Tomato bisque is higher in calories compared to tomato soup. Tomato bisque contains 96 calories, whereas tomato soup contains 32 calories.

              Vitamins

              They have a low vitamin coverage. However, tomato bisque has a richer content of vitamin A. Tomato soup is higher in vitamin C.

              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 15% 11% 0% 0% 13% 13% 17% 6% 16% 0% 0% 9% 0%
              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 AVitamin A +220%
              Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155%
              Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +685.7%
              Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.9%
              Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
              Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
              Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
              Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37%
              ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
              ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

              Minerals

              Tomato bisque is richer in iron, manganese, copper, and phosphorus but is high in sodium, which is a very significant difference. 

              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 5% 9.3% 29% 24% 33% 13% 20% 91% 26% 0%
              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 CalciumCalcium +287.5%
              Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
              Contains more IronIron +120.7%
              Contains more CopperCopper +244.8%
              Contains more ZincZinc +411.1%
              Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.3%
              Contains more ManganeseManganese +198.5%
              Contains less SodiumSodium -73.4%
              ~equal in Magnesium ~7mg

              Health Impact

              Since both are similar tomato soups, they have no significant difference. 

              The only significant health impact that can exist is mainly due to the salt content of tomato bisque. Since tomato bisque is high in salt, there are increased risks of hypertension and hypertensive crisis (1).

              References

              1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31438636/ 
              Article author photo Jack Yacoubian
              Education: Haigazian Medical University
              Last updated: September 12, 2023
              Medically reviewed by Ani Harutyunyan

              Infographic

              Tomato bisque vs Tomato soup infographic
              Infographic link

              Comparison summary table

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

              All nutrients comparison - raw data values

              Nutrient Tomato bisque Tomato soup DV% diff.
              Sodium 698mg 186mg 22%
              Copper 0.1mg 0.029mg 8%
              Manganese 0.2mg 0.067mg 6%
              Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 0.077g 5%
              Phosphorus 47mg 15mg 5%
              Carbs 18.47g 7.45g 4%
              Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.007mg 4%
              Iron 0.64mg 0.29mg 4%
              Calories 96kcal 32kcal 3%
              Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
              Vitamin B3 0.894mg 0.42mg 3%
              Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.02mg 3%
              Zinc 0.46mg 0.09mg 3%
              Selenium 1.5µg 3%
              Fats 1.95g 0.21g 3%
              Vitamin C 4.6mg 6.3mg 2%
              Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.042mg 2%
              Vitamin A 32µg 10µg 2%
              Calcium 31mg 8mg 2%
              Protein 1.76g 0.71g 2%
              Saturated fat 0.42g 0.056g 2%
              Vitamin B5 0.1mg 2%
              Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 0.067g 1%
              Choline 6.3mg 1%
              Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
              Fiber 0.8g 0.5g 1%
              Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
              Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
              Potassium 325mg 275mg 1%
              Net carbs 17.67g 6.95g N/A
              Magnesium 7mg 7mg 0%
              Sugar 4.03g N/A
              Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
              Threonine 0.052mg 0%
              Isoleucine 0.06mg 0%
              Leucine 0.098mg 0%
              Lysine 0.07mg 0%
              Methionine 0.023mg 0%
              Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0%
              Valine 0.068mg 0%
              Histidine 0.034mg 0%

              Which food is preferable for your diet?

              ok
              ok
              is better in case of low diet
              Tomato bisque 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
              8%
              Tomato bisque
              5%
              Tomato soup
              Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
              25%
              Tomato bisque
              10%
              Tomato soup

              Comparison summary

              Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
              Tomato soup
              Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
              Which food contains less Sodium?
              Tomato soup
              Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
              Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
              Tomato soup
              Tomato soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.364g)
              Which food is lower in Sugar?
              Tomato bisque
              Tomato bisque is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
              Which food is lower in glycemic index?
              Tomato bisque
              Tomato bisque is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
              Which food is richer in minerals?
              Tomato bisque
              Tomato bisque is relatively richer in minerals
              Which food is cheaper?
              ?
              The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
              Which food is richer in vitamins?
              ?
              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. Tomato bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172881/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.