Lentil soup vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lentil soup and amaranth different?
- Amaranth has more manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, copper, and zinc than lentil soup.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 32% higher.
- Lentil soup contains 89 times more sodium than amaranth. While lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, amaranth contains only 6mg.
- Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index (44) than amaranth (97).
Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +622.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +611.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1733.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129% |
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Protein
~3.8g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.854mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 6mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 2.1mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 148mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 5.5µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 18.69g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 102kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.74g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 144mg | 135mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)