Soup vs Cock a leekie
Overall, Soup has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Soup | Cock a leekie |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 45 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Chicken, Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Chicken |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cock a leekie has 33% fewer calories (30 kcal vs 45 kcal).
- Cock a leekie has 58% less sugar (0.8 g vs 1.9 g).
- Soup has 38% more fiber (0.8 g vs 0.5 g).
- Soup has 69% more protein (2.9 g vs 0.9 g).
- Soup has the better Nutri-Score.
- Soup is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Soup lists: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Soup
Water, Potato (Sulphites), Carrots (7%), Onions, Swede (6%), British Chicken (6%) (Chicken, Chicken Stock (Water, Chicken Bones, Salt), Salt, Cornflour), Parsnips (5%), Leeks, Petits Pois (3%), British Single Cream (3%) (Cows' Milk), Roasted Chicken Stock (2%) (Water, British Chicken Bones, Onions, Carrots, Leeks, Parsley, Garlic, White Pepper, Bay Leaf), Cornflour (Sulphites), British Chicken Fat, Garlic Purée, Salt, Thyme, Sage, Black Pepper
Cock a leekie
Water, Leeks (11%), Cooked Rice (9%) (Water, Rice), Cornflour, Carrot, Chicken (2%), Flavouring, Chicken Fat, Roast Chicken Stock Paste (Water, Roast Chicken Stock, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Cornflour, Tomato Purée, Vegetable Juice Concentrates [Carrot, Leek]), Onions, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Salt, Sea Salt, Spices.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Soup or Cock a leekie?
Overall, Soup 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?
Cock a leekie has fewer calories: 30 kcal versus 45 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cock a leekie has less sugar: 0.8 g versus 1.9 g per 100 g.