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Broth vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broth and Lentil soup?

  • Broth is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Lentil soup is higher in Copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1015% more.
  • Broth has 93 times more Selenium than Lentil soup. While Broth has 28µg of Selenium, Lentil soup has only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lentil soup is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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 Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +9233.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +9233.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Iron - 1.07

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.
Broth
10
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +7150%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 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 B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +7150%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +345.5%
Contains more Fats +1139.3%
Contains more Carbs +120.7%
Contains more Other +3898.4%
Contains more Water +3677.5%
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 Protein +345.5%
Contains more Fats +1139.3%
Contains more Carbs +120.7%
Contains more Other +3898.4%
Contains more Water +3677.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +930.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3346.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +930.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3346.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Lentil soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 8.16g Broth
Protein 16.66g 3.74g Broth
Fats 13.88g 1.12g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 8.16g Broth
Calories 267kcal 56kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g Lentil soup
Calcium 187mg 17mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 56mg 9mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 74mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 144mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 532mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.09mg 0.3mg Lentil soup
Copper 0mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.15mg 0.12mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 0.3µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.07mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.045mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.545mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.14mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg Broth
Folate 32µg 20µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.12µg Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 3mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.52g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.13g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
25%
Broth
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23343mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. 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.