Lentil soup vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lentil soup and nachos
- Nachos are higher than lentil soup in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B2, potassium, and zinc.
- Nachos cover your daily phosphorus needs 18% more than lentil soup.
- Lentil soup contains 2 times more sodium than nachos. While lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, nachos contain only 313mg.
- The glycemic index of lentil soup is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 | +42.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +270.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2766.7% |
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 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +71.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +195.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.9% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1819.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +327.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2596.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3776.9% |
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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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 14.02g | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 5.04g | 33% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 21.5g | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 198mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 8.6µg | 15% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 343kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Sodium | 532mg | 313mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.215mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 34.91g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 42mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 2.173g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 362mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.187mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.07µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 4.32g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)