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Lentil soup vs. Cream of mushroom soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil soup and Cream of mushroom soup

  • Lentil soup has more Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Cream of mushroom soup is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Lentil soup covers your daily Iron needs 12% more than Cream of mushroom soup.
  • Cream of mushroom soup has 20 times less Folate than Lentil soup. Lentil soup has 20µg of Folate, while Cream of mushroom soup has 1µg.
  • Cream of mushroom soup contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 +142.9%
Contains more Iron +1088.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +364.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +337.5%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
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% 2% 6% 3% 45% 2% 6% 3% 8%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +1088.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +364.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +337.5%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%

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 +3525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1185.7%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 5% 3% 0% 2% 2% 4% 5% 2% 1% 0% 24%
Contains more Vitamin A +3525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1185.7%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +145%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Equal in Water - 92.46
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 92.46 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +145%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Equal in Water - 92.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +992.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.472
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
19% 24% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +992.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.472

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 Cream of mushroom soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Cream of mushroom soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 3.03g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 0.66g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 2.59g Cream of mushroom soup
Carbs 8.16g 3.33g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 39kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 0.2g Lentil soup
Fiber 0.3g Cream of mushroom soup
Calcium 17mg 7mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 2mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 12mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 31mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 340mg Cream of mushroom soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.06mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.016mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.018mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 1.4µg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin A 145IU 4IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.24mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 4IU Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.006mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.008mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.169mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.072mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.007mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 9.6µg Cream of mushroom soup
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Cream of mushroom soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.472g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.597g Cream of mushroom soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 1.42g Cream of mushroom soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Cream of mushroom 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
9%
Lentil soup
4%
Cream of mushroom soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
8%
Cream of mushroom soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
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?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Cream of mushroom soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172915/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.