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Lentil soup vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lentil soup and Lentil?

  • Lentil is richer than Lentil soup in Folate, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lentil's daily need coverage for Folate is 40% more.
  • Lentil soup has 266 times more Sodium than Lentil. While Lentil soup has 532mg of Sodium, Lentil has only 2mg.

We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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 Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +211.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.2%
Contains more Potassium +156.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +323.3%
Contains more Copper +258.6%
Contains more Manganese +311.7%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
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% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +211.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.2%
Contains more Potassium +156.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +323.3%
Contains more Copper +258.6%
Contains more Manganese +311.7%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%

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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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +1712.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Folate +805%
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 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1712.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Folate +805%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Protein +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.7%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Protein +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 12.23g Lentil
Protein 3.74g 9.02g Lentil
Fats 1.12g 0.38g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 20.13g Lentil
Calories 56kcal 116kcal Lentil
Sugar 1.8g Lentil soup
Fiber 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 17mg 19mg Lentil
Iron 1.07mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 9mg 36mg Lentil
Phosphorus 74mg 180mg Lentil
Potassium 144mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 532mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 0.3mg 1.27mg Lentil
Copper 0.07mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.12mg 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 0.3µg 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 145IU 8IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.5mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.073mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 1.06mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 20µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg Lentil
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.064g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.175g Lentil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.