Fenugreek vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fenugreek and lentil soup?
- Fenugreek has more iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc than lentil soup.
- Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 406% higher.
- Lentil soup has 21 times less magnesium than fenugreek. Fenugreek has 191mg of magnesium, while lentil soup has 9mg.
- Fenugreek is lower in sodium.
- Lentil soup has a higher glycemic index (44) than fenugreek (0).
We used Spices, fenugreek seed 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2022.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +935.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +434.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3033.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1485.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +733.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +923.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2000% |
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 CVitamin C | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +713.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +515% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +472.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +615.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +870% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 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 | -69.2% |
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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| Iron | 33.53mg | 1.07mg | 406% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.07mg | 116% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 98% | |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 0.12mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 9mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.09mg | 39% |
| Protein | 23g | 3.74g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 74mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.045mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.07mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 532mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.3mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 144mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 8.16g | 17% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 17mg | 16% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 56kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Folate | 57µg | 20µg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 1.12g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.545mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.45g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 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
30%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)