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Caramel vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and lentil soup

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while lentil soup has more iron and copper.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 16% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 8 times less calcium than caramel. Caramel contains 138mg of calcium, while lentil soup contains 17mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lentil soup is lower.
  • Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil soup is 44, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +711.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more IronIron +664.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +990.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +468.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more FatsFats +623.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +843.6%
Contains more OtherOther +46.3%
Contains more WaterWater +908.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
41% 47% 12%
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 +196.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2575.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Lentil soup DV% diff.
Carbs 77g 8.16g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.13g 22%
Calories 382kcal 56kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.045mg 16%
Iron 0.14mg 1.07mg 12%
Sodium 245mg 532mg 12%
Calcium 138mg 17mg 12%
Fats 8.1g 1.12g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.14mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.45g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.12µg 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.07mg 6%
Phosphorus 114mg 74mg 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.12mg 5%
Folate 4µg 20µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.09mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.52g 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Protein 4.6g 3.74g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.545mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 144mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 7µg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.7mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Cholesterol 7mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 8.16g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Lentil soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Caramel
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.