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

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What are the differences between Lentil soup and Alfredo sauce?

  • 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.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lentil soup is lower.

We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Sauce, alfredo mix, dry 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 Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.064
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.064

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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4082.9%
Contains more Protein +309.6%
Contains more Fats +3145.5%
Contains more Carbs +347.5%
Contains more Other +693.5%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
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
Contains more Water +4082.9%
Contains more Protein +309.6%
Contains more Fats +3145.5%
Contains more Carbs +347.5%
Contains more Other +693.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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