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Lentil soup vs. Black bean soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lentil soup and Black bean soup different?

  • Black bean soup has more Copper, Manganese, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, and Iron than Lentil soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Black bean soup is 26% higher.
  • Lentil soup has less Sodium.

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, black bean, canned, condensed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 22% 56% 100% 30% 32% 127% 65% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.6%
Contains more IronIron +40.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +316.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~75mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 8.7% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 27% 7.2% 0% 11% 9% 7.7% 9.6% 16% 0% 4.5% 50% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
5% 15% 75% 3%
Protein: 4.83 g
Fats: 1.32 g
Carbs: 15.42 g
Water: 75.33 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more FatsFats +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89%
Contains more OtherOther +152%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
28% 39% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +215.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.48g

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 Black bean soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Black bean soup Opinion
Calories 56kcal 91kcal Black bean soup
Protein 3.74g 4.83g Black bean soup
Fats 1.12g 1.32g Black bean soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Lentil soup
Net carbs 8.16g 8.62g Black bean soup
Carbs 8.16g 15.42g Black bean soup
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Black bean soup
Magnesium 9mg 33mg Black bean soup
Calcium 17mg 35mg Black bean soup
Potassium 144mg 250mg Black bean soup
Iron 1.07mg 1.5mg Black bean soup
Sugar 2.49g Lentil soup
Fiber 6.8g Black bean soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.3mg Black bean soup
Zinc 0.3mg 1.1mg Black bean soup
Phosphorus 74mg 75mg Black bean soup
Sodium 532mg 970mg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 445IU Black bean soup
Vitamin A 7µg 22µg Black bean soup
Vitamin E 0.36mg Black bean soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.5mg Black bean soup
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.042mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.039mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.41mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.16mg Black bean soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 1.8µg Black bean soup
Folate 20µg 66µg Black bean soup
Choline 15.5mg Black bean soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.34g Black bean soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.48g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.41g Black bean soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Black bean soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Black bean soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
47%
Black bean soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black bean soup
Black bean soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black bean soup
Black bean soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black bean soup
Black bean soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Black bean soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171141/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.