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Mackerel vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and lentil soup

  • Mackerel is richer than lentil soup in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 787% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 172 times more selenium than lentil soup. Mackerel contains 51.6µg of selenium, while lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup contains less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than lentil soup.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +977.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.5%
Contains more IronIron +46.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +815.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15733.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 ProteinProtein +537.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1490.2%
Contains more OtherOther +312.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +61%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1247.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3207.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Lentil soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.12µg 787%
Selenium 51.6µg 0.3µg 93%
Protein 23.85g 3.74g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.545mg 39%
Phosphorus 278mg 74mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.13g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.09mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.045mg 28%
Fats 17.81g 1.12g 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 3mg 24%
Magnesium 97mg 9mg 21%
Sodium 83mg 532mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.45g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.14mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.52g 16%
Calories 262kcal 56kcal 10%
Potassium 401mg 144mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.07mg 7%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.3mg 6%
Iron 1.57mg 1.07mg 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 7µg 5%
Folate 2µg 20µg 5%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.12mg 4%
Copper 0.094mg 0.07mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.16g 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.7mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.16g N/A
Calcium 15mg 17mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Lentil soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
217%
Mackerel
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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/175120/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.