Lentil soup vs. Onion soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lentil soup and onion soup
- Lentil soup has more phosphorus and iron; however, onion soup has more selenium.
- Lentil soup has 5 times more magnesium than onion soup. Lentil soup has 9mg of magnesium, while onion soup has 2mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, onion, canned, condensed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +722.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1066.7% |
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 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
3.06 g
Fats:
1.42 g
Carbs:
6.68 g
Water:
86.35 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.4% |
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Water
~86.35g
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
0.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307.7% |
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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| Phosphorus | 74mg | 9mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.55mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 3.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.53g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 20µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.21g | 1% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 46kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.74g | 3.06g | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 516mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 1.42g | 0% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 6.68g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 5.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.72g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.61g | 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion soup contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.