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Lentil soup vs. Chicken gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lentil soup and Chicken gravy?

  • Lentil soup has more Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper than Chicken gravy.
  • Lentil soup's daily need coverage for Iron is 12% higher.
  • Chicken gravy has 10 times less Folate than Lentil soup. Lentil soup has 20µg of Folate, while Chicken gravy has 2µg.
  • Chicken gravy is lower in Sodium.

We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +1088.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +242.9%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
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 3% 4% 3% 9% 4% 51% 3% 7% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +1088.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +242.9%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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 +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.143
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 6% 13% 6% 9% 6% 2% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +426.8%
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Fats +133.9%
Equal in Water - 90.3
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 2.62 g
Carbs: 5.29 g
Water: 90.3 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +426.8%
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Fats +133.9%
Equal in Water - 90.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.1%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
31% 50% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.1%

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 Chicken gravy
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Chicken gravy Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 5.19g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 0.71g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 2.62g Chicken gravy
Carbs 8.16g 5.29g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 48kcal Lentil soup
Starch 4.89g Chicken gravy
Sugar 0.3g Lentil soup
Fiber 0.1g Chicken gravy
Calcium 17mg 10mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 3mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 20mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 42mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 389mg Chicken gravy
Zinc 0.3mg 0.08mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.019mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.015mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Chicken gravy
Vitamin A 145IU 3IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.024mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.053mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.285mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.143mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.025mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 2µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 0.6µg Chicken gravy
Cholesterol 3mg 5mg Lentil soup
Trans Fat 0.011g Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.639g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 1.027g Chicken gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.407g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.377g Chicken gravy
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Chicken gravy
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
4%
Chicken gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
8%
Chicken gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy 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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/nutrients
  2. Chicken gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171566/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.