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Lentil soup vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lentil soup and spread

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc in spread is higher than in lentil soup.
  • Spread covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 42% more than lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup contains less sodium.
  • Lentil soup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil soup is 44, while the glycemic index of spread is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.9%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +361.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +240%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3133.3%

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%
Spread
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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% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +833.3%

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
Spread
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8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1448.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.3%
Contains more OtherOther +126%

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
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1358.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1873.1%

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 Spread
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Spread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.12µg 42%
Fats 1.12g 17.34g 25%
Saturated fat 0.45g 5.977g 25%
Sodium 532mg 1013mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 7.584g 18%
Selenium 0.3µg 9.7µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 2.565g 16%
Cholesterol 3mg 38mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 12%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.172mg 9%
Calories 56kcal 235kcal 9%
Protein 3.74g 7.66g 8%
Zinc 0.3mg 1.02mg 7%
Copper 0.07mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 1.73mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.134mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.43mg 6%
Folate 20µg 2µg 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.026mg 4%
Iron 1.07mg 0.79mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 26µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.12mg 2%
Phosphorus 74mg 59mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 11.94g 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Calcium 17mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Potassium 144mg 110mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 11.74g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Spread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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 - 481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.