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 for wheat gluten is 72% higher.
- Wheat gluten has less sodium.
- Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index (44) than wheat gluten (64).
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 PotassiumPotassium | +44% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +735.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +386% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +945.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1909.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69% |
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
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 3.74g | 75.16g | 143% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 39.7µg | 72% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 5.2mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 260mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 29mg | 22% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 370kcal | 16% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 142mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.182mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 13.79g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 1.85g | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.156g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 13.19g | N/A |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)