Minestrone vs Vegetable Minestrone
Overall, Vegetable Minestrone has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Minestrone | Vegetable Minestrone |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | b |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 47 kcal | 37 kcal |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Salt | 14 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Celery, Eggs, Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Vegetable Minestrone has 20% fewer calories (37 kcal vs 47 kcal).
- Vegetable Minestrone has 76% less fat (0.2 g vs 0.9 g).
- Vegetable Minestrone has 51% less sugar (1.8 g vs 3.6 g).
- Vegetable Minestrone has 95% less salt (0.7 g vs 14 g).
- Minestrone has 66% more fiber (3.9 g vs 1.3 g).
- Vegetable Minestrone has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Vegetable Minestrone lists: Celery, Eggs, Milk.
Ingredients
Minestrone
Water, Tomato (20%), Onion, Tomato Purée, Pinto Beans (4.5%), Potato (4%), Courgette (3%), Red Pepper (2.5%), Pasta (2.5%) (Durum Wheat Semolina, Water), Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Salt, Basil, Garlic Purée, Oregano, Smoked Paprika, Black Pepper.
Vegetable Minestrone
water, carrots, italian whole peeled tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice), celery, crushed tomatoes, onions, enriched ditalini pasta (durum semolina [wheat], egg whites, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), potatoes, zucchini, peas, green beans, corn starch, dark red kidney beans, sea salt, chickpeas, garlic, basil, potassium chloride, parmesan cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), fennel, parsley, black pepper, oregano, bay leaf,
FAQ
Which is healthier: Minestrone or Vegetable Minestrone?
Overall, Vegetable Minestrone has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Vegetable Minestrone has fewer calories: 37 kcal versus 47 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Vegetable Minestrone has less sugar: 1.8 g versus 3.6 g per 100 g.