Biscuit vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between biscuits and lentil soup
- Lentil soup has less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, and folate than biscuits.
- Biscuits cover your daily need for selenium, 35% more than lentil soup.
- Biscuits have 14 times more calcium than lentil soup. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, lentil soup has only 17mg.
- Lentil soup has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1282.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
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 | +408.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +588.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +441.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1355.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +446.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +196.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1232.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3102.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 0.3µg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.13g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.07mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.07mg | 23% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 1.12g | 23% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 17mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.045mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.45g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.52g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.545mg | 15% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 56kcal | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 74mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 8.16g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.12mg | 11% |
| Folate | 61µg | 20µg | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 3.74g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.12µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 532mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
23%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.874g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.