Lentil soup vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lentil soup and dates
- Dates are richer than lentil soup in copper, potassium, vitamin B5, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for lentil soup is 23% higher.
- Dates contain less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Dates, deglet noor.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +377.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +355.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +320.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
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:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +317.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +819.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.1% |
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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.019 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1344.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +584.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Sodium | 532mg | 2mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 75.03g | 22% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 656mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.206mg | 15% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 282kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.589mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.262mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.165mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 1.274mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 2.45g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.032g | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.036g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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