Lentil soup vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lentil soup and coconut milk
- Coconut milk is richer than lentil soup in manganese, copper, selenium, iron, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 103% higher.
- Lentil soup contains 35 times more sodium than coconut milk. Lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, while coconut milk contains 15mg.
- Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index than coconut milk.
Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +280% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +663.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1966.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.7% |
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:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2028.6% |
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
21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.261 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.8% |
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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| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 21.14g | 94% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 23.84g | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.916mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.266mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 15mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 6.2µg | 11% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 230kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.64mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.033mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 263mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.67mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 2.29g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 5.54g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.261g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 1.014g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 20µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.34g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
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.