Lentil soup vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lentil soup and tamarind different?
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus than lentil soup.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 30% higher.
- Lentil soup contains 19 times more sodium than tamarind. While lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, tamarind contains only 28mg.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than lentil soup (44).
Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Tamarinds, raw 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +922.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +335.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +336.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +333.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +511.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +237.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +255.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +173.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +665.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +187.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 28mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 2.8mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 92mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 62.5g | 18% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 628mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 1.938mg | 9% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 239kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.152mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 113mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.086mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.74g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 3.5mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.181g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3)