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Lentil soup vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lentil soup and Arrowroot

  • Arrowroot is richer than Lentil soup in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 80% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 20 times more Sodium than Arrowroot. Lentil soup contains 532mg of Sodium, while Arrowroot contains 26mg.

Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 +183.3%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +215.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +215.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +663.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.6%
Contains more Folate +1590%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.6%
Contains more Folate +1590%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Water - 80.75
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 3.74g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 1.12g 0.2g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 56kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 17mg 6mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 9mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 74mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 144mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 532mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.3mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.07mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.12mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 145IU 19IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 20µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.004g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.092g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil soup Arrowroot
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
9%
Lentil soup
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.411g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.