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Lentil soup vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil soup and Oatmeal

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Calcium in Oatmeal is higher than in Lentil soup.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 61% more than Lentil soup.
  • Oatmeal has 11 times less Sodium than Lentil soup. Lentil soup has 532mg of Sodium, while Oatmeal has 49mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Iron +457%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +365%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
Equal in Copper - 0.066
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Iron +457%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +365%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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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Oatmeal
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +120%
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Other +115.8%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +43%
Equal in Water - 84.03
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Other +115.8%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +43%
Equal in Water - 84.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.7%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 9.97g Oatmeal
Protein 3.74g 2.37g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 1.36g Oatmeal
Carbs 8.16g 11.67g Oatmeal
Calories 56kcal 68kcal Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Lentil soup
Fiber 1.7g Oatmeal
Calcium 17mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 1.07mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 9mg 26mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 74mg 77mg Oatmeal
Potassium 144mg 61mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 49mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.3mg 0.62mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.07mg 0.066mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 0.3µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 145IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 20µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.391g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.426g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.