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

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How are Lentil soup and Mushroom gravy different?

  • Lentil soup is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Mushroom gravy is higher in Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mushroom gravy covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 19% more than Lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup contains 5 times more Phosphorus than Mushroom gravy. Lentil soup contains 74mg of Phosphorus, while Mushroom gravy contains 15mg.

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Gravy, mushroom, canned types were used 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 Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Equal in Sodium - 570
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% 25% 2% 7% 10% 75% 20% 34% 40% 11%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Equal in Sodium - 570

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 15% 13% 67% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +196.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Contains more Fats +142%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Equal in Water - 89
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% 89%
Protein: 1.26 g
Fats: 2.71 g
Carbs: 5.47 g
Water: 89 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Protein +196.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Contains more Fats +142%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Equal in Water - 89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.6%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
15% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Mushroom gravy Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 5.07g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 1.26g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 2.71g Mushroom gravy
Carbs 8.16g 5.47g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 50kcal Lentil soup
Fiber 0.4g Mushroom gravy
Calcium 17mg 7mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.66mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 2mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 15mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 106mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 570mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.7mg Mushroom gravy
Copper 0.07mg 0.1mg Mushroom gravy
Manganese 0.12mg 0.3mg Mushroom gravy
Selenium 0.3µg 1.9µg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin A 145IU 0IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.033mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.063mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.671mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.1mg Mushroom gravy
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.02mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 12µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Mushroom gravy
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.4g Mushroom gravy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 1.17g Mushroom gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 1.02g Mushroom gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil soup Mushroom 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
10%
Mushroom gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
22%
Mushroom gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mushroom gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171170/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.