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Au jus vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Au jus and Lentil soup

  • Au jus has more Zinc, while Lentil soup has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Iron.

The food types used in this comparison are Gravy, au jus, canned and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 23% 2% 13% 8% 63% 28% 34% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.8%

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.
Au jus
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 5% 14% 17% 2% 3% 2% 13% 0%
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 B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Contains more Protein +211.7%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +226.4%
Equal in Water - 85.75
3% 95%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.5 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Contains more Protein +211.7%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +226.4%
Equal in Water - 85.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1200%
53% 42% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.01 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Au jus Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 1.2g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0.2g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 2.5g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 16kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Calcium 4mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 0.6mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 2mg 9mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 30mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 81mg 144mg Lentil soup
Sodium 478mg 532mg Au jus
Zinc 1mg 0.3mg Au jus
Copper 0.1mg 0.07mg Au jus
Manganese 0.2mg 0.12mg Au jus
Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg Au jus
Vitamin A 0IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.045mg Au jus
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.545mg Au jus
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 2µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Au jus
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0.45g Au jus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g 0.13g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Au jus 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
5%
Au jus
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Au jus
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Au jus
Au jus contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Au jus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171168/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.