Lentil soup vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lentil soup and carrots
- Lentil soup has more iron and phosphorus, while carrots have more vitamin A and potassium.
- Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 331% higher.
- Carrots contain 8 times less sodium than lentil soup. Lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, while carrots contain 69mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Carrots, raw.
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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 IronIron | +256.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +302.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +366.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.4% |
~equal in
Water
~88.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3614.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.117g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 835µg | 92% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 69mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 0.93g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 35mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 5.9mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 320mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.138mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.273mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.983mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.037g | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 41kcal | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.014g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.12g | 0.24g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 9.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Folate | 20µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.117g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.