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Lentil soup vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lentil soup and Herbal tea?

  • Lentil soup is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Herbal tea is higher in Manganese.
  • Lentil soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% higher.
  • Herbal tea is lower in Sodium.

We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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 Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +1237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +7300%
Contains more Potassium +620%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +297.5%
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 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +1237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +7300%
Contains more Potassium +620%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +297.5%

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 +1262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1900%
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% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +192.9%
Contains more Water +16.1%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +192.9%
Contains more Water +16.1%

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 Herbal tea
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 0g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 0g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 0g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 0g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 0kcal Lentil soup
Calcium 17mg 8mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.08mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 3mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 1mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 20mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 4mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.3mg 0.04mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.477mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg 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 0.04mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Herbal tea
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0g Herbal tea
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Herbal tea
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%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.