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Lentil soup vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lentil soup and Basil

  • Lentil soup contains less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B6 than Basil.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Manganese is 45% higher.
  • Basil contains 133 times less Sodium than Lentil soup. Lentil soup contains 532mg of Sodium, while Basil contains 4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Basil, fresh.

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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 Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Calcium +941.2%
Contains more Iron +196.3%
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +856.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.3
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 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Calcium +941.2%
Contains more Iron +196.3%
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +856.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.3

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3537.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +240%
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 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3537.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +207.9%
Contains more Other +22%
Equal in Water - 92.06
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +207.9%
Contains more Other +22%
Equal in Water - 92.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +490.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.2%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +490.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.2%

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 Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Basil Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 1.05g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 3.15g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 0.64g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 2.65g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 23kcal Lentil soup
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Lentil soup
Fiber 1.6g Basil
Calcium 17mg 177mg Basil
Iron 1.07mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 9mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 74mg 56mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 532mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.3mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.07mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.12mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.3µg
Vitamin A 145IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 1.7mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.034mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 20µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.088g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Basil
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
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.409g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.