Lentil soup vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lentil soup and chicken meat?
- Chicken meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2 than lentil soup.
- Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 50% higher.
- Chicken meat has 6 times less sodium than lentil soup. Lentil soup has 532mg of sodium, while chicken meat has 82mg.
- Lentil soup has a higher glycemic index (44) than chicken meat (0).
We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +546.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7866.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +585.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1457.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +635.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-451.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +629.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1114.3% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +926.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2184.6% |
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 B3 | 0.545mg | 8.487mg | 50% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 27.3g | 47% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 23.9µg | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 88mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.4mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 82mg | 20% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 13.6g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 2.97g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 1.03mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 3.79g | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.94mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 182mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 5.34g | 12% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.168mg | 9% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 239kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 0g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat 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.