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Lentil soup vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lentil soup and Wheat gluten different?

  • Lentil soup is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 72% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has less Sodium.

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Vital wheat gluten 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 Potassium +44%
Contains more Calcium +735.3%
Contains more Iron +386%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +13133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Calcium +735.3%
Contains more Iron +386%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +13133.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +945.7%
Contains more Other +23%
Contains more Protein +1909.6%
Contains more Fats +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +69%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +945.7%
Contains more Other +23%
Contains more Protein +1909.6%
Contains more Fats +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +69%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +523.1%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +523.1%

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 Wheat gluten
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 3.74g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.12g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 8.16g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 56kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 17mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.07mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 9mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 74mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 144mg 100mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.3mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.07mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 145IU 0IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.156g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.