Lentil soup vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lentil soup and tomato sauce
- Lentil soup is richer in phosphorus, yet tomato sauce is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for lentil soup is 23% higher.
- Lentil soup contains 3 times more phosphorus than tomato sauce. Lentil soup contains 74mg of phosphorus, while tomato sauce contains 27mg.
- Tomato sauce contains less sodium.
- Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index than lentil soup.
Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.7% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
~equal in
Water
~91.28g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1081.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.121g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 532mg | 11mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 27mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 144mg | 297mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.991mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.309mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.041g | 2% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 24kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 5.31g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.96mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.56g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.121g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
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.