Lentil soup vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lentil soup and hot chocolate
- Lentil soup has more iron; however, hot chocolate has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Lentil soup's daily need coverage for sodium is 21% more.
- Lentil soup has 4 times more folate than hot chocolate. Lentil soup has 20µg of folate, while hot chocolate has 5µg.
- Hot chocolate is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.
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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 IronIron | +154.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +823.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +570.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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 CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +309.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +308.3% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
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Protein
~3.52g
~equal in
Water
~82.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 532mg | 44mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.49µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.182mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 114mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.42mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 51µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.328mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.7µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 1.431g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.133mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 2.34g | 2% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 77kcal | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 10.74g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 3.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.677g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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.