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

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What are the differences between Lentil soup and Cheese sauce?

  • Cheese sauce is richer than Lentil soup in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 116% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lentil soup is lower.

We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Sauce, cheese sauce 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.
Lentil soup
Lentil soup
4
:
6
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains less Sodium -83.4%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.4%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Lentil soup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Cheese sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains less Sodium -83.4%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.4%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Copper +21.4%

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.
Lentil soup
Lentil soup
1
:
8
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Vitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.2%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +283.3%
Lentil soup
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%
Cheese sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 3% 53% 157% 45% 90% 42% 101% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.2%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil soup
Lentil soup
1
:
4
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Water +2168.5%
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +1536.6%
Contains more Carbs +641.7%
Contains more Other +687.8%
Lentil soup
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Cheese sauce
8% 18% 61% 4% 10%
Protein: 7.68 g
Fats: 18.33 g
Carbs: 60.52 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 9.69 g
Contains more Water +2168.5%
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +1536.6%
Contains more Carbs +641.7%
Contains more Other +687.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil soup
Lentil soup
1
:
2
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.2%
Lentil soup
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Cheese sauce
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.2%

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 Cheese 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 Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Protein 3.74g 7.68g Cheese sauce
Fats 1.12g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 8.16g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Calories 56kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Sugar 10.26g Lentil soup
Fiber 1g Cheese sauce
Calcium 17mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 1.07mg 0.5mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Phosphorus 74mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 144mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 532mg 3202mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.3mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0.07mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.12mg 0.052mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 202IU Cheese sauce
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.9mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 20µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 23mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 8.44g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.983g Cheese sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Cheese 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
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 2670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Cheese sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/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.