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Lentil soup vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lentil soup and Pasta

  • Lentil soup contains less Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2 than Pasta.
  • Lentil soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% higher.
  • Pasta contains 6 times less Potassium than Lentil soup. Lentil soup contains 144mg of Potassium, while Pasta contains 24mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pasta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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 Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +86.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.14
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +86.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.14

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +296.8%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +205.5%
Equal in Fats - 1.05
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +296.8%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +205.5%
Equal in Fats - 1.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +319.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +319.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 3.74g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 1.12g 1.05g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 56kcal 131kcal Pasta
Calcium 17mg 6mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 9mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 74mg 63mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 24mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.3mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.07mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.12mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 20IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 6µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.034mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 3mg 33mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.124g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.429g Pasta

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Lentil soup Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.