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Cassava vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cassava and Lentil soup

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, and Manganese, while Lentil soup has more Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Lentil soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 12 times less Vitamin C than Cassava. Cassava contains 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Lentil soup contains 1.7mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cassava is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw 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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +296.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +296.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.045
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% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
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 C +1111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +366.4%
Contains more Protein +175%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Other +98.4%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 Carbs +366.4%
Contains more Protein +175%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Other +98.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +593.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.8%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +593.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 8.16g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0.28g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 38.06g 8.16g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 56kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g Lentil soup
Fiber 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 0.27mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Cassava
Phosphorus 27mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 271mg 144mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 532mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.3mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.07mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.12mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 1.7mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.07mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.045mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.545mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 27µg 20µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.45g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.13g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.376g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava 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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.