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Lentil soup vs. Tomato bisque — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lentil soup and Tomato bisque

  • Lentil soup is higher in Iron, yet Tomato bisque is higher in Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Lentil soup contains 2 times more Iron than Tomato bisque. While Lentil soup contains 1.07mg of Iron, Tomato bisque contains only 0.64mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lentil soup is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, tomato bisque, canned, condensed.

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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 5% 9.3% 29% 24% 33% 13% 20% 91% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +67.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%

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 15% 34% 0% 0% 13% 13% 17% 6% 16% 0% 0% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64%
~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
2% 2% 18% 75% 3%
Protein: 1.76 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 18.47 g
Water: 75.32 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more FatsFats +74.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.3%
Contains more OtherOther +103.3%

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
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +569.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.42g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.53g

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 Tomato bisque
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Tomato bisque Opinion
Calories 56kcal 96kcal Tomato bisque
Protein 3.74g 1.76g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 1.95g Tomato bisque
Vitamin C 1.7mg 4.6mg Tomato bisque
Net carbs 8.16g 17.67g Tomato bisque
Carbs 8.16g 18.47g Tomato bisque
Cholesterol 3mg 4mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Lentil soup
Calcium 17mg 31mg Tomato bisque
Potassium 144mg 325mg Tomato bisque
Iron 1.07mg 0.64mg Lentil soup
Fiber 0.8g Tomato bisque
Copper 0.07mg 0.1mg Tomato bisque
Zinc 0.3mg 0.46mg Tomato bisque
Phosphorus 74mg 47mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 698mg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 562IU Tomato bisque
Vitamin A 7µg 32µg Tomato bisque
Manganese 0.12mg 0.2mg Tomato bisque
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.051mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.055mg Tomato bisque
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.894mg Tomato bisque
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.1mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 12µg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.42g Tomato bisque
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.53g Tomato bisque
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.87g Tomato bisque
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tomato bisque
Threonine 0.052mg Tomato bisque
Isoleucine 0.06mg Tomato bisque
Leucine 0.098mg Tomato bisque
Lysine 0.07mg Tomato bisque
Methionine 0.023mg Tomato bisque
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Tomato bisque
Valine 0.068mg Tomato bisque
Histidine 0.034mg Tomato bisque

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Tomato bisque
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
9%
Tomato bisque
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
25%
Tomato bisque

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato bisque
Tomato bisque is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato bisque
Tomato bisque is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tomato bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172881/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.