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Alfredo sauce vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alfredo sauce and Lentil soup?

  • Alfredo sauce is richer than Lentil soup in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 89% more.
  • Alfredo sauce has 31 times more Selenium than Lentil soup. While Alfredo sauce has 9.3µg of Selenium, Lentil soup has only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lentil soup is lower.

We used Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve types 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 +2647.1%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +460.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +396.7%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2647.1%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +460.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +396.7%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.07

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 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +645.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 37% 0% 0% 39% 13% 39% 63% 31% 3% 48% 16%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +645.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +309.6%
Contains more Fats +3145.5%
Contains more Carbs +347.5%
Contains more Other +693.5%
Contains more Water +4082.9%
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +309.6%
Contains more Fats +3145.5%
Contains more Carbs +347.5%
Contains more Other +693.5%
Contains more Water +4082.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2528.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6523.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
37% 39% 24%
Saturated Fat: 13.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.61 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2528.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6523.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfredo sauce Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 34.52g 8.16g Alfredo sauce
Protein 15.32g 3.74g Alfredo sauce
Fats 36.35g 1.12g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 36.52g 8.16g Alfredo sauce
Calories 535kcal 56kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 5.4g Lentil soup
Fiber 2g Alfredo sauce
Calcium 467mg 17mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 32mg 9mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 415mg 74mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg 144mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 2590mg 532mg Lentil soup
Zinc 1.49mg 0.3mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.056mg 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 9.3µg 0.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 213IU 145IU Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 7µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.045mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 0.545mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.14mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.09mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.12µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 56mg 3mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 13.18g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g 0.52g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 0.13g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alfredo sauce Lentil 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
25%
Alfredo sauce
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2058mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/nutrients
  2. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.