Beetroot vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beetroot and lentil soup?
- Beetroot is richer than lentil soup in folate, manganese, and potassium.
- Beetroot's daily need coverage for folate is 22% more.
- Beetroot has 3 times more manganese than lentil soup. While beetroot has 0.329mg of manganese, lentil soup has only 0.12mg.
- The amount of sodium in beetroot is lower.
- The glycemic index of lentil soup is lower.
We used Beets, raw and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +174.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85% |
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 CVitamin C | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +445% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +558.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.9% |
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Water
~85.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 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 | -94% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.7% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 20µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 532mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 144mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 74mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 1.7mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 3.74g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.07mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.545mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 56kcal | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 8.16g | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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
19%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.423g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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