Lentil soup vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lentil soup and Falafel
- Falafel is higher than Lentil soup in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
- Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 29% more than Lentil soup.
- Lentil soup contains 2 times more Sodium than Falafel. While Lentil soup contains 532mg of Sodium, Falafel contains only 294mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Falafel, home-prepared.
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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.
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Calcium
+217.6%
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Iron
+219.6%
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Magnesium
+811.1%
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Phosphorus
+159.5%
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Potassium
+306.3%
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Sodium
-44.7%
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Zinc
+400%
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Copper
+268.6%
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Manganese
+475.8%
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Selenium
+233.3%
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Calcium
+217.6%
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Iron
+219.6%
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Magnesium
+811.1%
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Phosphorus
+159.5%
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Potassium
+306.3%
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Sodium
-44.7%
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Zinc
+400%
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Copper
+268.6%
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Manganese
+475.8%
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Selenium
+233.3%
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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Vitamin A
+1015.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+108.6%
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Vitamin B2
+268.9%
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Vitamin B3
+91.6%
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Vitamin B5
+108.6%
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Vitamin B6
+38.9%
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Folate
+365%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.6
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Vitamin A
+1015.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+108.6%
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Vitamin B2
+268.9%
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Vitamin B3
+91.6%
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Vitamin B5
+108.6%
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Vitamin B6
+38.9%
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Folate
+365%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+147.7%
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Protein
+255.9%
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Fats
+1489.3%
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Carbs
+290.2%
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+97.6%
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
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1.23 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
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2.43 g
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Water
+147.7%
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Protein
+255.9%
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Fats
+1489.3%
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Carbs
+290.2%
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+97.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1856%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3100%
Saturated Fat:
0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.13 g
Saturated Fat:
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.16 g
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Saturated Fat
-81.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1856%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3100%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 8.16g | 31.84g |
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| Protein | 3.74g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 1.12g | 17.8g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 31.84g |
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| Calories | 56kcal | 333kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 54mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 3.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 74mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 144mg | 585mg |
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| Sodium | 532mg | 294mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.258mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 145IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.125mg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.45g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.52g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 4.16g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.933g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)