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

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How are Lentil soup and Chicken sandwich different?

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron than Lentil soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken sandwich is 45% higher.

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +70.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.3%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Contains more Selenium +6533.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.067
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 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +70.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.3%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Contains more Selenium +6533.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.067

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 +353.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1316.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more Folate +135%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.13
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 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +353.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1316.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more Folate +135%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +75.2%
Contains more Protein +335.3%
Contains more Fats +899.1%
Contains more Carbs +156%
Contains more Other +119.5%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Water +75.2%
Contains more Protein +335.3%
Contains more Fats +899.1%
Contains more Carbs +156%
Contains more Other +119.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2343.8%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2343.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 3.74g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 1.12g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 8.16g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 56kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Lentil soup
Fiber 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 17mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.07mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 9mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 74mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 144mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 532mg 753mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.07mg 0.067mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 0.3µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 145IU 32IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.8mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 20µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 3mg 35mg Lentil soup
Trans Fat 0.03g Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 2.123g Lentil soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Chicken sandwich
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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