Lentil soup vs. Chicken gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lentil soup and chicken gravy?
- Lentil soup has more iron, phosphorus, and copper than chicken gravy.
- Lentil soup's daily need coverage for iron is 12% higher.
- Chicken gravy has 10 times less folate than lentil soup. Lentil soup has 20µg of folate, while chicken gravy has 2µg.
- Chicken gravy is lower in sodium.
We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1088.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +275% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.8% |
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:
0.71 g
Fats:
2.62 g
Carbs:
5.29 g
Water:
90.3 g
Other:
1.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +426.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.9% |
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Water
~90.3g
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
0.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.407 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.019mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 0.71g | 6% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 389mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.285mg | 2% |
| Starch | 4.89g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.407g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 2.62g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.639g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 1.027g | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.7mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 5.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 56kcal | 48kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 5.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.377g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.