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

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How are Lentil soup and Sofrito sauce different?

  • Sofrito sauce has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 than Lentil soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Sofrito sauce is 27% higher.
  • Lentil soup has less Sodium.

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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 Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains more Potassium +178.5%
Contains more Zinc +370%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Manganese +59.2%
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 6% 36% 18% 60% 36% 150% 39% 56% 25% 0%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains more Potassium +178.5%
Contains more Zinc +370%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Manganese +59.2%

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 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.4%
Contains more Folate +115%
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% 68% 71% 49% 55% 36% 84% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.4%
Contains more Folate +115%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +49.5%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Protein +242.2%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Other +215.4%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
13% 18% 5% 60% 4%
Protein: 12.8 g
Fats: 18.2 g
Carbs: 5.46 g
Water: 59.66 g
Other: 3.88 g
Contains more Carbs +49.5%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Protein +242.2%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Other +215.4%

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 Sofrito sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Sofrito sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 3.76g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 12.8g Sofrito sauce
Fats 1.12g 18.2g Sofrito sauce
Carbs 8.16g 5.46g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 237kcal Sofrito sauce
Fiber 1.7g Sofrito sauce
Calcium 17mg 20mg Sofrito sauce
Iron 1.07mg 0.94mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 25mg Sofrito sauce
Phosphorus 74mg 139mg Sofrito sauce
Potassium 144mg 401mg Sofrito sauce
Sodium 532mg 1145mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.3mg 1.41mg Sofrito sauce
Copper 0.07mg 0.165mg Sofrito sauce
Manganese 0.12mg 0.191mg Sofrito sauce
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 20.4mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.284mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.212mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 2.918mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.597mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.364mg Sofrito sauce
Folate 20µg 43µg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg Sofrito sauce
Saturated Fat 0.45g Sofrito sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil soup Sofrito 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
33%
Sofrito sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
42%
Sofrito sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
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 ($)

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. Sofrito sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171174/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.