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Lentil soup vs. Onion gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil soup and Onion gravy

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Selenium in Onion gravy is higher than in Lentil soup.
  • Onion gravy covers your daily Sodium needs 159% more than Lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Gravy, onion, dry, mix.

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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 24% 84% 23% 38% 57% 24% 87% 546% 52% 33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +277.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1547.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1933.3%
~equal in Iron ~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 23% 0% 0% 0% 50% 92% 69% 6% 23% 88% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
9% 3% 68% 4% 16%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3 g
Carbs: 67.64 g
Water: 4.36 g
Other: 16 g
Contains more WaterWater +1866.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.6%
Contains more FatsFats +167.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +728.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1200.8%

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
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.86 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.14g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Onion gravy Opinion
Calories 56kcal 322kcal Onion gravy
Protein 3.74g 9g Onion gravy
Fats 1.12g 3g Onion gravy
Vitamin C 1.7mg 7mg Onion gravy
Net carbs 8.16g 61.64g Onion gravy
Carbs 8.16g 67.64g Onion gravy
Cholesterol 3mg 2mg Onion gravy
Magnesium 9mg 34mg Onion gravy
Calcium 17mg 280mg Onion gravy
Potassium 144mg 262mg Onion gravy
Iron 1.07mg 1mg Lentil soup
Fiber 6g Onion gravy
Copper 0.07mg 0.17mg Onion gravy
Zinc 0.3mg 0.88mg Onion gravy
Phosphorus 74mg 203mg Onion gravy
Sodium 532mg 4186mg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 0IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.4mg Onion gravy
Selenium 0.3µg 6.1µg Onion gravy
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.2mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.4mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 3.7mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.1mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.1mg Onion gravy
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.7µg Onion gravy
Folate 20µg 31µg Onion gravy
Saturated Fat 0.45g 1.86g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.9g Onion gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.14g Onion gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Onion gravy
Low Calories diet ok
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
29%
Onion gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
97%
Onion gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion gravy
Onion gravy is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 3654mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Onion gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171172/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.