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Chowder vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chowder and Lentil soup

  • Lentil soup has less Vitamin A RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chowder has 15 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Lentil soup. Chowder has 1.9g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Lentil soup has 0.13g.
  • Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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 -43.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +693.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +693.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +462.5%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Other +23%
Equal in Carbs - 8.16
Equal in Water - 85.75
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +462.5%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Other +23%
Equal in Carbs - 8.16
Equal in Water - 85.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1361.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1361.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 3.1g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 6.3g 1.12g Chowder
Carbs 7.5g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 99kcal 56kcal Chowder
Fiber 0.9g Chowder
Calcium 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg Lentil soup
Sodium 299mg 532mg Chowder
Zinc 0.3mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 1150IU 145IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 7µg Chowder
Vitamin C 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 11mg 3mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 1.75g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 0.52g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.13g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chowder 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
6%
Chowder
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 ($)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.