Broth vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between broth and lentil
- Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium, while lentil is higher in folate, fiber, iron, copper, and manganese.
- Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1038% more than lentil.
- Broth has 65 times more saturated fat than lentil. Broth has 3.43g of saturated fat, while lentil has 0.053g.
- Lentil is lower in sodium.
- Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than lentil (29).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +884.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1311.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +489% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +250.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +465.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3552.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5825.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2967.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2460% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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 | 23875mg | 2mg | 1038% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 2.8µg | 46% |
| Folate | 32µg | 181µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.9g | 32% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 3.33mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 0.175g | 29% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.251mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.073mg | 27% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 0.38g | 21% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 0.053g | 15% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 32.7mg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 9.02g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.494mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 0.064g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.27mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 1.06mg | 9% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 116kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.178mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.169mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 369mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 20.13g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.638mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 23873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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