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Mackerel vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Lentil soup?

  • Mackerel is richer than Lentil soup in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 495% more.
  • Mackerel has 245 times more Selenium than Lentil soup. While Mackerel has 73.4µg of Selenium, Lentil soup has only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lentil soup is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve types in this article.

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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 Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.2%
Contains more Potassium +261.1%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +24366.7%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.2%
Contains more Potassium +261.1%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +24366.7%
Contains less Sodium -88%

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 B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 145
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 B2 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 145

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +394.7%
Contains more Fats +2141.1%
Contains more Other +989.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +99.4%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 Protein +394.7%
Contains more Fats +2141.1%
Contains more Other +989.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +99.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4676.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4676.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 18.5g 3.74g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 1.12g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 305kcal 56kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 17mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.07mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 74mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 144mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 532mg Lentil soup
Zinc 1.1mg 0.3mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.07mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 73.4µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 145IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 7µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.045mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.545mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.09mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 3mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.45g Lentil soup
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.52g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.13g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Lentil soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 3918mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.698g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.