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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 for chicken sandwich is 45% higher.
  • Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index (44) than chicken sandwich (74).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.1%
Contains more IronIron +65.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6533.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1316.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +135%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.13µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +75.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +335.3%
Contains more FatsFats +899.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156%
Contains more OtherOther +119.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +761.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 7.72mg 45%
Selenium 0.3µg 19.9µg 36%
Protein 3.74g 16.28g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.383mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.2mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 3.177g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.3mg 20%
Phosphorus 74mg 185mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Fats 1.12g 11.19g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.23mg 13%
Cholesterol 3mg 35mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 4.481g 10%
Sodium 532mg 753mg 10%
Calories 56kcal 250kcal 10%
Iron 1.07mg 1.77mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.45g 2.123g 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Folate 20µg 47µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Magnesium 9mg 24mg 4%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.219mg 4%
Carbs 8.16g 20.89g 4%
Calcium 17mg 58mg 4%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.61mg 3%
Potassium 144mg 245mg 3%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Copper 0.07mg 0.067mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.13µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Lentil soup
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.