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Lentil soup vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lentil soup and Ginger ale

  • Ginger ale has less Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Copper than Lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup covers your daily need of Sodium 23% more than Ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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 +494.4%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14300%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
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% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +494.4%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14300%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +12200%
Equal in Carbs - 8.76
Equal in Water - 91.23
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +12200%
Equal in Carbs - 8.76
Equal in Water - 91.23

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 Ginger ale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 8.76g Ginger ale
Protein 3.74g 0g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 0g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 8.76g Ginger ale
Calories 56kcal 34kcal Lentil soup
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g Lentil soup
Calcium 17mg 3mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.18mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 1mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 0mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 1mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.3mg 0.05mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.018mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 0.1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 0IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil soup Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.