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Cucumber vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cucumber and Lentil soup

  • Cucumber has less Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Lentil soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% more.
  • Cucumber is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cucumber, with peel, 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 +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Iron +282.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +51.9%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 144
Equal in Selenium - 0.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Iron +282.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +51.9%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 144
Equal in Selenium - 0.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
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 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Protein +475.4%
Contains more Fats +918.2%
Contains more Carbs +124.8%
Contains more Other +223.7%
Equal in Water - 85.75
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 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 Water +11.1%
Contains more Protein +475.4%
Contains more Fats +918.2%
Contains more Carbs +124.8%
Contains more Other +223.7%
Equal in Water - 85.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.3%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 0.65g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0.11g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 3.63g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 15kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Lentil soup
Fiber 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 16mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 0.28mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 147mg 144mg Cucumber
Sodium 2mg 532mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.3mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.041mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.079mg 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 0.3µg
Vitamin A 105IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 2.8mg 1.7mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.045mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.545mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.14mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 7µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.45g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.13g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber 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
9%
Cucumber
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.