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Lentil soup vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lentil soup and caesar salad

  • Caesar salad is richer than lentil soup in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 57% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1270.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +118.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +436.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10366.7%

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.
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +493.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +97.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +258%
Contains more FatsFats +751.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +286%
Contains more OtherOther +77.2%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +357.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1023.8%

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.3µg 31.4µg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.377mg 26%
Calcium 17mg 233mg 22%
Phosphorus 74mg 231mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.297mg 19%
Protein 3.74g 13.39g 19%
Saturated fat 0.45g 4.206g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 3.237mg 17%
Iron 1.07mg 2.34mg 16%
Fats 1.12g 9.54g 13%
Zinc 0.3mg 1.61mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.4µg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Calories 56kcal 265kcal 10%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.321mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 1.461g 9%
Vitamin A 7µg 78µg 8%
Carbs 8.16g 31.5g 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Cholesterol 3mg 24mg 7%
Copper 0.07mg 0.126mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.447mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 2.38g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Folate 20µg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Sodium 532mg 454mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 144mg 170mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.