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Lentil soup vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lentil soup and smoked salmon

  • Smoked salmon is richer than lentil soup in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for smoked salmon is 131% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 10 times more folate than smoked salmon. Lentil soup contains 20µg of folate, while smoked salmon contains 2µg.
  • Lentil soup contains less sodium.
  • Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index than lentil soup.

Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +605.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10700%
~equal in Zinc ~0.31mg

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% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +766.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2616.7%

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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +388.8%
Contains more FatsFats +285.7%
Contains more OtherOther +339%

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
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +289%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +665.4%

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 Smoked salmon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 3.26µg 131%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 86%
Vitamin D 685IU 86%
Selenium 0.3µg 32.4µg 58%
Protein 3.74g 18.28g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 4.72mg 26%
Copper 0.07mg 0.23mg 18%
Choline 89mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.87mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.278mg 14%
Phosphorus 74mg 164mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Cholesterol 3mg 23mg 7%
Sodium 532mg 672mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.995g 6%
Folate 20µg 2µg 5%
Fats 1.12g 4.32g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.023mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 2.023g 4%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.017mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.101mg 4%
Calories 56kcal 117kcal 3%
Iron 1.07mg 0.85mg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Vitamin A 7µg 26µg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.45g 0.929g 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 144mg 175mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.3mg 0.31mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Smoked salmon
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
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.479g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $14)

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.