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

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Differences between Lentil soup and Fish soup

  • Lentil soup has more Iron, while Fish soup has more Vitamin B12.
  • Fish soup's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 24% higher.
  • Fish soup contains 107 times less Iron than Lentil soup. Lentil soup contains 1.07mg of Iron, while Fish soup contains 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fish soup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, stock, fish, 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.
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +10600%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 144
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 1% 1% 5% 24% 13% 21% 2% 20% 7% 6%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +10600%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 144

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 +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%
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% 4% 0% 1% 9% 18% 23% 20% 9% 2% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +272.7%
Contains more Water +12.7%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +272.7%
Contains more Water +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.138
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.138

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Fish soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 0g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 2.26g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 0.81g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 0g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 16kcal Lentil soup
Calcium 17mg 3mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.01mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 56mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 144mg
Sodium 532mg 156mg Fish soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.06mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.058mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.052mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 1µg Fish soup
Vitamin A 145IU 6IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.17mg Fish soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.033mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.076mg Fish soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 1.186mg Fish soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.329mg Fish soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.037mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 2µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.69µg Fish soup
Cholesterol 3mg 1mg Fish soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.203g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Fish soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Fish soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.236g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.138g Fish soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil soup Fish soup
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
14%
Fish soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
10%
Fish soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.