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Lentil soup vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lentil soup and fish sandwiches

  • Lentil soup has less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 32% more.
  • Lentil soup is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than lentil soup.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +40.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5900%
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.8mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +77%
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1011.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.1%
Contains more OtherOther +73.2%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +399%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4713.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 0.3µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.68µg 23%
Fats 1.12g 12.45g 17%
Protein 3.74g 10.29g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.21mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Cholesterol 3mg 35mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 2.15mg 10%
Calories 56kcal 257kcal 10%
Folate 20µg 46µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.45g 1.949g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.14mg 7%
Carbs 8.16g 26.69g 6%
Phosphorus 74mg 116mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.264mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.37mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 2.595g 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Iron 1.07mg 1.5mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 25mg 4%
Sodium 532mg 602mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 144mg 206mg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.49mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.8mg 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.