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Fish sauce vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish sauce and Lentil soup?

  • Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Lentil soup is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 318% higher.
  • Lentil soup has 30 times less Selenium than Fish sauce. Fish sauce has 9.1µg of Selenium, while Lentil soup has 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup is lower in Sodium.

We used Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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 Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1844.4%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +94.2%
Contains more Selenium +2933.3%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +957.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1844.4%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +94.2%
Contains more Selenium +2933.3%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +957.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +40%

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 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Folate +155%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
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 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Folate +155%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Other +1543.9%
Contains more Fats +11100%
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Contains more Water +20.7%
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 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 +35.3%
Contains more Other +1543.9%
Contains more Fats +11100%
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Contains more Water +20.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4233.3%
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 5.06g 3.74g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 3.64g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 35kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 3.64g Lentil soup
Calcium 43mg 17mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 175mg 9mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 288mg 144mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 532mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.2mg 0.3mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.05mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.233mg 0.12mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 0.3µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.045mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.545mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.09mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 20µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.12µg Fish sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0.45g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.13g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce 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
22%
Fish sauce
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 7319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.447g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.