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Lentil soup vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lentil soup and millet raw different?

  • Millet raw is higher than lentil soup in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need for copper, 76% more than lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup contains 106 times more sodium than millet raw. Lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, while millet raw contains 5mg.
  • Millet raw has a higher glycemic index (71) than lentil soup (44).

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Millet, raw 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.
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 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +181.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +971.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +460%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1260%
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.
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% 2.3% 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 0% 0% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +501.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +766.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +326.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more WaterWater +889%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.7%
Contains more FatsFats +276.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +792.8%
Contains more OtherOther +163.4%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1541.5%

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 Millet raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Millet raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.07mg 0.75mg 76%
Manganese 0.12mg 1.632mg 66%
Fiber 8.5g 34%
Phosphorus 74mg 285mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.421mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 4.72mg 26%
Magnesium 9mg 114mg 25%
Iron 1.07mg 3.01mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.384mg 23%
Sodium 532mg 5mg 23%
Carbs 8.16g 72.85g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.29mg 19%
Folate 20µg 85µg 16%
Calories 56kcal 378kcal 16%
Protein 3.74g 11.02g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.848mg 14%
Zinc 0.3mg 1.68mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 2.134g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Fats 1.12g 4.22g 5%
Selenium 0.3µg 2.7µg 4%
Potassium 144mg 195mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 0.773g 1%
Saturated fat 0.45g 0.723g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Calcium 17mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 64.35g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Millet raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Lentil soup
36%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.