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Lentil soup vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lentil soup and Parsley

  • Parsley is richer than Lentil soup in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsley is 146% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 10 times more Sodium than Parsley. Lentil soup contains 532mg of Sodium, while Parsley contains 56mg.

Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Parsley, fresh.

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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 Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Iron +479.4%
Contains more Magnesium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +256.7%
Contains more Copper +112.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
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 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Iron +479.4%
Contains more Magnesium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +256.7%
Contains more Copper +112.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%

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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Parsley
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5709.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +660%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5709.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +660%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Equal in Water - 87.71
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Equal in Water - 87.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.124
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.124

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 3.03g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 2.97g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 0.79g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 6.33g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 36kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 0.85g Lentil soup
Fiber 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 17mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 1.07mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 9mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 74mg 58mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 532mg 56mg Parsley
Zinc 0.3mg 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0.07mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.12mg 0.16mg Parsley
Selenium 0.3µg 0.1µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 1.7mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.086mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.09mg
Folate 20µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.132g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.295g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.124g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Parsley
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
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.