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Lentil soup vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lentil soup and brown sugar

  • Lentil soup has more phosphorus and vitamin B1, while brown sugar has more calcium.
  • Lentil soup's daily need coverage for sodium is 22% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in brown sugar is lower.
  • Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil soup is 44, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

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

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more IronIron +50.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1750%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +388.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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% 2.3% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.132mg
~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3016.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6299.3%
Contains more OtherOther +173.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1102.1%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Brown sugar DV% diff.
Carbs 8.16g 98.09g 30%
Sodium 532mg 28mg 22%
Calories 56kcal 380kcal 16%
Phosphorus 74mg 4mg 10%
Calcium 17mg 83mg 7%
Protein 3.74g 0.12g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0mg 6%
Folate 20µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Iron 1.07mg 0.71mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.041mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.11mg 3%
Copper 0.07mg 0.047mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 0.3µg 1.2µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.45g 0g 2%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.064mg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.03mg 2%
Fats 1.12g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 98.09g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 144mg 133mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.132mg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Brown sugar
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
8%
Lentil soup
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.45g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.