Couscous vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between couscous and lentil soup?
- Couscous is richer in selenium, while lentil soup is higher in iron and phosphorus.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for selenium is 49% higher.
- Couscous is lower in sodium.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index (65) than lentil soup (44).
We used Couscous, cooked and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9066.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +373.1% |
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Protein
~3.74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2263.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.3µg | 49% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 532mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.07mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 74mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 8.16g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.545mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 56kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 144mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 3.74g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
7%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.421g)
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.