Arborio rice vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between arborio rice and lentil soup
- Arborio rice has more selenium, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, lentil soup is richer in phosphorus.
- Lentil soup covers your daily sodium needs 23% more than arborio rice.
- Lentil soup has 25 times less selenium than arborio rice. Arborio rice has 7.5µg of selenium, while lentil soup has 0.3µg.
- Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arborio rice is 69, while the glycemic index of lentil soup is 44.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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 IronIron | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +197.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +453.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +252.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +489.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +547.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +796.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 0mg | 532mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Folate | 59µg | 20µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.73g | 8.16g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 0.545mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.07mg | 5% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 56kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 3.74g | 3% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 144mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.73g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
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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
12%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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