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

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Differences between Fish soup and Lentil soup

  • Fish soup has more Vitamin B12, while Lentil soup has more Iron.
  • Fish soup's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 24% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Fish soup. Fish soup contains 1.186mg of Vitamin B3, while Lentil soup contains 0.545mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fish soup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared 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 5% 0.9% 13% 0.38% 19% 1.6% 24% 20% 6.8% 5.5%
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 less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more IronIron +10600%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
~equal in Potassium ~144mg

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 0.33% 0.36% 3.4% 0% 8.3% 18% 22% 20% 8.5% 86% 0% 1.5% 3.8%
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% 8.7% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +475%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 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 WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.5%
Contains more FatsFats +38.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +272.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish soup Lentil soup Opinion
Calories 16kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Protein 2.26g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0.81g 1.12g Lentil soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Net carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Cholesterol 1mg 3mg Fish soup
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Lentil soup
Calcium 3mg 17mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 144mg
Iron 0.01mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.058mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.06mg 0.3mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 56mg 74mg Lentil soup
Sodium 156mg 532mg Fish soup
Vitamin A 6IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.17mg Fish soup
Manganese 0.052mg 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 1µg 0.3µg Fish soup
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.045mg Fish soup
Vitamin B3 1.186mg 0.545mg Fish soup
Vitamin B5 0.329mg 0.14mg Fish soup
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.12µg Fish soup
Folate 2µg 20µg Lentil soup
Choline 7mg Fish soup
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.45g Fish soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.236g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 0.13g Fish soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Fish soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish soup 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
13%
Fish soup
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fish soup
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.