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Lentil soup vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lentil soup and Fish sauce?

  • Lentil soup is richer in Phosphorus, while Fish sauce is higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 318% higher.
  • Fish sauce has 11 times less Phosphorus than Lentil soup. Lentil soup has 74mg of Phosphorus, while Fish sauce has 7mg.
  • Lentil soup is lower in Sodium.

We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +957.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1844.4%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +94.2%
Contains more Selenium +2933.3%
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 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +957.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1844.4%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +94.2%
Contains more Selenium +2933.3%

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 +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Folate +155%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
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% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Folate +155%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11100%
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Other +1543.9%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more Fats +11100%
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Other +1543.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 3.64g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 1.12g 0.01g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 3.64g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 35kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 3.64g Lentil soup
Calcium 17mg 43mg Fish sauce
Iron 1.07mg 0.78mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 74mg 7mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 288mg Fish sauce
Sodium 532mg 7851mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.2mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.05mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.233mg Fish sauce
Selenium 0.3µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 145IU 12IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 4µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.012mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.057mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.118mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 20µg 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.003g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.002g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.003g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Fish sauce
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
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 7319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.447g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.