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Lentil soup vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lentil soup and edam

  • Edam is higher than lentil soup in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 86% more than lentil soup.
  • The glycemic index of edam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more IronIron +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +990.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +624.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%

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.
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%
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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 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +564.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +764.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1183.3%

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.6%
Contains more WaterWater +106.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +568.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2382.1%
Contains more OtherOther +243.1%

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1462.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +411.5%

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 Edam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.45g 17.572g 78%
Calcium 17mg 731mg 71%
Phosphorus 74mg 536mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.54µg 59%
Protein 3.74g 24.99g 43%
Fats 1.12g 27.8g 41%
Zinc 0.3mg 3.75mg 31%
Cholesterol 3mg 89mg 29%
Selenium 0.3µg 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.389mg 26%
Vitamin A 7µg 243µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 8.125g 19%
Calories 56kcal 357kcal 15%
Sodium 532mg 812mg 12%
Iron 1.07mg 0.44mg 8%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.011mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 30mg 5%
Copper 0.07mg 0.036mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.665g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.082mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.281mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 1.43g 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Folate 20µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.076mg 1%
Potassium 144mg 188mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam 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.

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.