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

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Differences between Taco sauce and Lentil soup

  • Taco sauce contains less Iron than Lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup's daily need coverage for Iron is 13% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 2 times less Sodium than Taco sauce. Taco sauce contains 813mg of Sodium, while Lentil soup contains 532mg.

The food types used in this comparison are PACE, Red Taco Sauce 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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 107% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%

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 +331%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +331%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 85.75
13% 85% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 12.5 g
Water: 85.3 g
Other: 2.2 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 Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 85.75

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco 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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco sauce Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 12.5g 8.16g Taco sauce
Protein 0g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 12.5g 8.16g Taco sauce
Calories 50kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 6.25g Lentil soup
Calcium 0mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 0mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg Lentil soup
Sodium 813mg 532mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.3mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 625IU 145IU Taco sauce
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Taco sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 0.45g Taco sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taco 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
3%
Taco sauce
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Taco sauce
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco sauce
Taco sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco sauce
Taco sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco sauce
Taco sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
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 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

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.