Ginger vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ginger and lentil soup
- Ginger has more copper, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, lentil soup is higher in iron and phosphorus.
- Lentil soup covers your daily need for sodium, 23% more than ginger.
- Ginger has 5 times more magnesium than lentil soup. While ginger has 43mg of magnesium, lentil soup has only 9mg.
- Ginger has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of lentil soup is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +377.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.6% |
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 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.7% |
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Water
~85.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 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 | -54.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +237.7% |
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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| Sodium | 13mg | 532mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.07mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 144mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.07mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 3.74g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 1.7mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 8.16g | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.545mg | 1% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 56kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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
9%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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