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

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How are Lentil soup and Chicken soup different?

  • Lentil soup is higher in Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken soup is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Lentil soup is 17% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 5 times more Iron than Chicken soup. While Lentil soup contains 1.07mg of Iron, Chicken soup contains only 0.21mg.
  • Chicken soup has less Sodium.

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +409.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
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% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +409.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%

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 +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.6%
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% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +131.2%
Contains more Other +105%
Equal in Fats - 1.2
Equal in Water - 92.15
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +131.2%
Contains more Other +105%
Equal in Fats - 1.2
Equal in Water - 92.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 3.53g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 2.52g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 1.2g Chicken soup
Carbs 8.16g 3.53g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 36kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 1.58g Lentil soup
Calcium 17mg 3mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.21mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 4mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 27mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 105mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 143mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.14mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.054mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 145IU 3IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.035mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.085mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.061mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 5µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 0.2µg Chicken soup
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.321g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.582g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.213g Chicken soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil soup Chicken 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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
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.

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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.