Lentil soup vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lentil soup and horned melon different?
- Lentil soup is richer in copper and phosphorus, while horned melon is higher in magnesium.
- Lentil soup covers your daily need for sodium, 23% more than horned melon.
- Lentil soup contains 7 times more folate than horned melon. Lentil soup contains 20µg of folate, while horned melon contains 3µg.
- Horned melon is lower in sodium.
Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Horned melon (Kiwano) types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +186% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.5% |
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Carbs
~7.56g
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Water
~88.97g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 532mg | 2mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 40mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.039mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 5.3mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 1.78g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 123mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.12g | 1.26g | 0% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 7.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.