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Lentil soup vs. Sofrito sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lentil soup and Sofrito sauce different?

  • Sofrito sauce has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 than Lentil soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Sofrito sauce is 27% higher.
  • Lentil soup has less Sodium.

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 6% 35% 35% 55% 38% 60% 149% 25% 0%
Contains more IronIron +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +370%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.2%

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% 8.7% 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 68% 0% 0% 0% 71% 49% 55% 36% 84% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +115%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
13% 18% 5% 60% 4%
Protein: 12.8 g
Fats: 18.2 g
Carbs: 5.46 g
Water: 59.66 g
Other: 3.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.5%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1525%
Contains more OtherOther +215.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Sofrito sauce Opinion
Calories 56kcal 237kcal Sofrito sauce
Protein 3.74g 12.8g Sofrito sauce
Fats 1.12g 18.2g Sofrito sauce
Vitamin C 1.7mg 20.4mg Sofrito sauce
Net carbs 8.16g 3.76g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 5.46g Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg Sofrito sauce
Magnesium 9mg 25mg Sofrito sauce
Calcium 17mg 20mg Sofrito sauce
Potassium 144mg 401mg Sofrito sauce
Iron 1.07mg 0.94mg Lentil soup
Fiber 1.7g Sofrito sauce
Copper 0.07mg 0.165mg Sofrito sauce
Zinc 0.3mg 1.41mg Sofrito sauce
Phosphorus 74mg 139mg Sofrito sauce
Sodium 532mg 1145mg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A 7µg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.191mg Sofrito sauce
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.284mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.212mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 2.918mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.597mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.364mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 43µg Sofrito sauce
Saturated Fat 0.45g Sofrito sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Sofrito sauce
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
9%
Lentil soup
30%
Sofrito sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
42%
Sofrito sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Sofrito sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171174/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.