Borscht vs minestrone: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: borscht scores 67/100 and minestrone 68/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Borscht
50 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl with sour cream: 400 g
Minestrone
52 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 350 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even50 vs 52 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBorscht3.3 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even2.1 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even182 vs 184 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.6 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Borscht, 100 g | Minestrone, 100 g | Borscht, 400 g | Minestrone, 350 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | 52 kcal | 200 kcal | 182 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 2.1 g | 13 g | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g | 8 g | 19 g | 28 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | 1.6 g | 8.4 g | 5.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.5 g | 4.2 g | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 1.5 g | 8.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.3 g | 2.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 6.8 mg | 7.2 mg | 27 mg | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 43 µg | 38 µg | 174 µg | 132 µg |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 184 mg | 728 mg | 643 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.7 mg | 2.4 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 36 mg | 75 mg | 127 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 16 mg | 42 mg | 55 mg |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 206 mg | 655 mg | 720 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.