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Lentil soup vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lentil soup and Broth?

  • Lentil soup is higher in Copper, yet Broth is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1015% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lentil soup is lower.

We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry types 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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +522.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9233.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3677.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +345.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1139.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.7%
Contains more OtherOther +3898.4%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +930.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3346.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Broth Opinion
Calories 56kcal 267kcal Broth
Protein 3.74g 16.66g Broth
Fats 1.12g 13.88g Broth
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.1mg Lentil soup
Net carbs 8.16g 18.01g Broth
Carbs 8.16g 18.01g Broth
Cholesterol 3mg 13mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 56mg Broth
Calcium 17mg 187mg Broth
Potassium 144mg 309mg Broth
Iron 1.07mg 1.03mg Lentil soup
Sugar 17.36g Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 166mg Broth
Sodium 532mg 23875mg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 2IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 0.12mg 0.15mg Broth
Selenium 0.3µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.3µg Broth
Folate 20µg 32µg Broth
Choline 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 0.45g 3.43g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 4.48g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.