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Lentil soup vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lentil soup and peanut butter

  • Peanut butter is higher than lentil soup in vitamin B3, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 79% more than lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup contains 31 times more sodium than peanut butter. While lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, peanut butter contains only 17mg.
  • The glycemic index of peanut butter is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +287.5%
Contains more IronIron +62.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +502.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +736.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +352.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1287.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%

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.
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% 2.3% 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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +712.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +390%
Contains more FolateFolate +335%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +6871.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +493.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4485.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.4%
Contains more OtherOther +135%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4888.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9542.3%

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 Peanut butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Peanut butter DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 12.535g 83%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 13.112mg 79%
Fats 1.12g 51.36g 77%
Manganese 0.12mg 1.665mg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 25.941g 64%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 61%
Saturated fat 0.45g 10.325g 45%
Copper 0.07mg 0.422mg 39%
Magnesium 9mg 168mg 38%
Phosphorus 74mg 335mg 37%
Protein 3.74g 22.21g 37%
Calories 56kcal 598kcal 27%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.441mg 27%
Sodium 532mg 17mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.137mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Zinc 0.3mg 2.51mg 20%
Folate 20µg 87µg 17%
Potassium 144mg 558mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.192mg 11%
Choline 63mg 11%
Iron 1.07mg 1.74mg 8%
Selenium 0.3µg 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.15mg 7%
Carbs 8.16g 22.31g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 17mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Peanut butter
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
8%
Lentil soup
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.