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Fish soup vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fish soup and Lentil soup

  • Fish soup has more Vitamin B12, while Lentil soup has more Iron.
  • Fish soup's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 24% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Fish soup. Fish soup contains 1.186mg of Vitamin B3, while Lentil soup contains 0.545mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fish soup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared 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 -70.7%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +10600%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Equal in Potassium - 144
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 5% 24% 13% 21% 2% 20% 7% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +10600%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Equal in Potassium - 144

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 B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%
Contains more Vitamin A +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 1% 9% 18% 23% 20% 9% 2% 87% 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 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%
Contains more Vitamin A +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +272.7%
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 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 +12.7%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +272.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.13
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.13

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish soup Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 2.26g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0.81g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 16kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Calcium 3mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 0.01mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 56mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 144mg
Sodium 156mg 532mg Fish soup
Zinc 0.06mg 0.3mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.058mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.052mg 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 1µg 0.3µg Fish soup
Vitamin A 6IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.17mg Fish soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.045mg Fish soup
Vitamin B3 1.186mg 0.545mg Fish soup
Vitamin B5 0.329mg 0.14mg Fish soup
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 2µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.12µg Fish soup
Cholesterol 1mg 3mg Fish soup
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.45g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Fish soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Fish soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.236g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 0.13g Fish soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fish soup 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
14%
Fish soup
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fish soup
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.