Lentil soup vs. Chicken rice soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lentil soup and chicken rice soup different?
- Lentil soup is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B6; however, chicken rice soup is richer in vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chicken rice soup is 13% higher.
- Lentil soup contains 10 times more folate than chicken rice soup. While lentil soup contains 20µg of folate, chicken rice soup contains only 2µg.
- Chicken rice soup has less sodium.
Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, chicken rice, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1642.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.8% |
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:
5.11 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
5.41 g
Water:
86.78 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.4% |
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Water
~86.78g
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
0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.28 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.4% |
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 | 122µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 4.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 1.71mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 370mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.2µg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 45mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 5.11g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 4.9mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 5.41g | 1% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 53kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 1.33g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 5.01g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.13µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.6g | 0% |
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
18%
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 - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken rice soup contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken rice soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken rice soup 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.