Lentil soup vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lentil soup and melon
- Lentil soup has more phosphorus and iron; however, melon is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Lentil soup covers your daily sodium needs 23% more than melon.
- Melon has 15 times less phosphorus than lentil soup. Lentil soup has 74mg of phosphorus, while melon has 5mg.
- Melon contains less sodium.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of melon is 62, while the glycemic index of lentil soup is 44.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Melons, casaba, raw.
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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 | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +328.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1380% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +242.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1182.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.1% |
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:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +236.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1020% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +241.7% |
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Water
~91.85g
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +233.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 532mg | 9mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 21.8mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 5mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.34mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.163mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 1.11g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.035mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.025g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.232mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.002g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 6.58g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 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
8%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.425g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
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.