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Lentil soup vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lentil soup and cheese sandwich

  • The amount of phosphorus, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B3 in cheese sandwich is higher than in lentil soup.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily phosphorus needs 44% more than lentil soup.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +144.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +190%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +416.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +802.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8000%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +848.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +484.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +344.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.12µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2579.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +162%
Contains more FatsFats +2132.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +613.2%
Contains more OtherOther +208.9%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1890.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6950.8%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 9.166g 60%
Phosphorus 74mg 382mg 44%
Selenium 0.3µg 24.3µg 44%
Manganese 0.12mg 1.083mg 42%
Fats 1.12g 25g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.427mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 10.351g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.358mg 24%
Calories 56kcal 497kcal 22%
Calcium 17mg 204mg 19%
Iron 1.07mg 2.62mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.45g 4.129g 17%
Carbs 8.16g 58.2g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 3.185mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.261mg 13%
Sodium 532mg 839mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Protein 3.74g 9.8g 12%
Folate 20µg 64µg 11%
Magnesium 9mg 54mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.622mg 10%
Copper 0.07mg 0.16mg 10%
Potassium 144mg 306mg 5%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.87mg 5%
Vitamin A 7µg 21µg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.5mg 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 55.1g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.12µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.