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Lentil soup vs. Manhattan Clam Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lentil soup and Manhattan Clam Chowder

  • Lentil soup is richer in Phosphorus, yet Manhattan Clam Chowder is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Manhattan Clam Chowder is 133% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 5 times more Folate than Manhattan Clam Chowder. Lentil soup contains 20µg of Folate, while Manhattan Clam Chowder contains 4µg.
  • Manhattan Clam Chowder contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, clam chowder, manhattan style, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 8.4% 14% 41% 33% 19% 15% 54% 13% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2133.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.1mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 8.7% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 17% 80% 13% 0% 6% 6% 14% 6% 25% 413% 8.3% 3% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +824.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 1.41 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 86.04 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.8%
Contains more FatsFats +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +37.4%
~equal in Carbs ~7.84g
~equal in Water ~86.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
66% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160%

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 Manhattan Clam Chowder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Manhattan Clam Chowder Opinion
Calories 56kcal 56kcal
Protein 3.74g 3.02g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 1.41g Manhattan Clam Chowder
Vitamin C 1.7mg 5.1mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Net carbs 8.16g 6.64g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 7.84g Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg 6mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Lentil soup
Calcium 17mg 28mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Potassium 144mg 160mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Iron 1.07mg 1.1mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Sugar 1.67g Lentil soup
Fiber 1.2g Manhattan Clam Chowder
Copper 0.07mg 0.1mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Zinc 0.3mg 0.7mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Phosphorus 74mg 35mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 417mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Vitamin A 145IU 1340IU Manhattan Clam Chowder
Vitamin A 7µg 70µg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Vitamin E 0.67mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manganese 0.12mg 0.1mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 6.7µg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.024mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.026mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.77mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.1mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.11mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 3.3µg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Vitamin K 3.3µg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Folate 20µg 4µg Lentil soup
Choline 7.9mg Manhattan Clam Chowder
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.88g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.41g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.05g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Manhattan Clam Chowder
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
46%
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
24%
Manhattan Clam Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan Clam Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan Clam Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan Clam Chowder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Manhattan Clam Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171151/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.