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Lentil soup vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lentil soup and saffron

  • Saffron is richer than lentil soup in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1230% higher.
  • Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

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

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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%
Saffron
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +552.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1097.2%
Contains more IronIron +937.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +368.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23573.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1766.7%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4652.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1022.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +365%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +620.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.6%
Contains more FatsFats +422.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +701.1%
Contains more OtherOther +343.1%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1490%

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 Saffron
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.12mg 28.408mg 1230%
Iron 1.07mg 11.1mg 125%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 80.8mg 88%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 1.01mg 71%
Magnesium 9mg 264mg 61%
Potassium 144mg 1724mg 46%
Copper 0.07mg 0.328mg 29%
Phosphorus 74mg 252mg 25%
Carbs 8.16g 65.37g 19%
Folate 20µg 93µg 18%
Sodium 532mg 148mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.267mg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 3.74g 11.43g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 2.067g 13%
Calories 56kcal 310kcal 13%
Selenium 0.3µg 5.6µg 10%
Calcium 17mg 111mg 9%
Zinc 0.3mg 1.09mg 7%
Fats 1.12g 5.85g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 1.46mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.45g 1.586g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.115mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin A 7µg 27µg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 61.47g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 0.429g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.