Lentil soup vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lentil soup and barley
- Lentil soup contains less manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc than barley.
- Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 79% higher.
- Barley contains 44 times less sodium than lentil soup. Lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, while barley contains 12mg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of lentil soup is 44.
The food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Barley, hulled.
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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 | +1377.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +611.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +823.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +256.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1519.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12466.7% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +822.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +744.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.3% |
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:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +808.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +233.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +800.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +752.3% |
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Saturated fat
~0.482g
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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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 1.943mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 69% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 37.7µg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.646mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.498mg | 48% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 3.6mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 133mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 264mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 4.604mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 12mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 73.48g | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 2.77mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.318mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.285mg | 18% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 12.48g | 17% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 354kcal | 15% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 452mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 1.108g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.282mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Folate | 20µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.482g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 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
8%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins