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Lentil soup vs. Hot and sour soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lentil soup and Hot and sour soup different?

  • Lentil soup is higher than Hot and sour soup in Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Lentil soup contains 3 times more Potassium than Hot and sour soup. Lentil soup contains 144mg of Potassium, while Hot and sour soup contains 55mg.
  • Hot and sour soup is lower in Sodium.

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, hot and sour, Chinese restaurant 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 Iron +67.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
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 6% 24% 7% 14% 5% 50% 6% 9% 12% 3%
Contains more Iron +67.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 9

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 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.507
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 3% 8% 3% 0% 7% 8% 10% 14% 15% 6% 13% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.507

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45%
Contains more Carbs +87.6%
Equal in Fats - 1.21
Equal in Water - 90.65
Equal in Other - 1.21
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 1.21 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Protein +45%
Contains more Carbs +87.6%
Equal in Fats - 1.21
Equal in Water - 90.65
Equal in Other - 1.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.2%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
28% 35% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.288 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.311 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Hot and sour soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 3.85g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 2.58g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 1.21g Hot and sour soup
Carbs 8.16g 4.35g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 39kcal Lentil soup
Starch 2.43g Hot and sour soup
Sugar 0.42g Lentil soup
Fiber 0.5g Hot and sour soup
Calcium 17mg 19mg Hot and sour soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.64mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 9mg
Phosphorus 74mg 32mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 55mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 376mg Hot and sour soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.22mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.026mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.085mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin A 145IU 34IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 9µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin E 0.39mg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin D 5IU Hot and sour soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.026mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.031mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.507mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.227mg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.064mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 8µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 1.1µg Hot and sour soup
Tryptophan 0.019mg Hot and sour soup
Threonine 0.111mg Hot and sour soup
Isoleucine 0.08mg Hot and sour soup
Leucine 0.151mg Hot and sour soup
Lysine 153mg Hot and sour soup
Methionine 0.039mg Hot and sour soup
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Hot and sour soup
Valine 0.092mg Hot and sour soup
Histidine 0.058mg Hot and sour soup
Cholesterol 3mg 21mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.229g Hot and sour soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.288g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.311g Hot and sour soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.273g Hot and sour soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.03g Hot and sour soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Hot and sour 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
7%
Hot and sour soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
13%
Hot and sour soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot and sour soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174808/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.