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Lentil soup vs. Chicken noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lentil soup and Chicken noodle soup

  • Lentil soup is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken noodle soup is higher in Selenium.
  • Lentil soup covers your daily Sodium needs 13% more than Chicken noodle soup.
  • Lentil soup contains 11 times more Potassium than Chicken noodle soup. While Lentil soup contains 144mg of Potassium, Chicken noodle soup contains only 13mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken noodle soup is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, chicken noodle, dry, mix, prepared with water.

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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 Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +435%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +1007.7%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Selenium +1166.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 6% 2% 30% 3% 5% 5% 21%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +435%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +1007.7%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Selenium +1166.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 7% 9% 3% 3% 6% 3% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +345.2%
Contains more Fats +103.6%
Contains more Carbs +122.3%
Contains more Other +57.7%
Equal in Water - 94.16
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 94.16 g
Other: 0.78 g
Contains more Protein +345.2%
Contains more Fats +103.6%
Contains more Carbs +122.3%
Contains more Other +57.7%
Equal in Water - 94.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
25% 43% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.155 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%

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 Chicken noodle soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Chicken noodle soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 3.57g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 0.84g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 0.55g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 3.67g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 23kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 0.31g Lentil soup
Fiber 0.1g Chicken noodle soup
Calcium 17mg 2mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.2mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 3mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 12mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 13mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 229mg Chicken noodle soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.08mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.014mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.032mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 3.8µg Chicken noodle soup
Vitamin A 145IU 11IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.05mg Chicken noodle soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.081mg Chicken noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.03mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.431mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.042mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.01mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.02µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chicken noodle soup
Cholesterol 3mg 4mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.122g Chicken noodle soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chicken noodle soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.205g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.155g Chicken noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil soup Chicken noodle soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Lentil soup
4%
Chicken noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
8%
Chicken noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.328g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Chicken noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172925/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.