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

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Significant differences between Spaghetti sauce and Lentil soup

  • Spaghetti sauce has more Vitamin B2, however, Lentil soup is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Lentil soup has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Spaghetti sauce. Spaghetti sauce has 0.12mg of Vitamin B2, while Lentil soup has 0.045mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +102.8%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +196%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Equal in Sodium - 532
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 10% 11% 26% 77% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +102.8%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +196%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Equal in Sodium - 532

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 +131%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
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 21% 0% 0% 14% 8% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +131%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +70.7%
Contains more Protein +211.7%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Equal in Carbs - 8.16
Equal in Water - 85.75
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Other +70.7%
Contains more Protein +211.7%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Equal in Carbs - 8.16
Equal in Water - 85.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.6%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.51 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti sauce Lentil soup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti sauce Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.7g 8.16g Spaghetti sauce
Protein 1.2g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0.9g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.7g 8.16g Spaghetti sauce
Calories 48kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 4.7g Lentil soup
Calcium 20mg 17mg Spaghetti sauce
Iron 0.9mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Spaghetti sauce
Phosphorus 25mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 292mg 144mg Spaghetti sauce
Sodium 590mg 532mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.21mg 0.3mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 335IU 145IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 7µg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin C 3.9mg 1.7mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.045mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B3 0.73mg 0.545mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Spaghetti sauce
Saturated Fat 0.162g 0.45g Spaghetti sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.51g 0.13g Spaghetti sauce

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Spaghetti sauce Lentil 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
8%
Spaghetti sauce
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Spaghetti sauce
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
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

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.