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Lentil soup vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil soup and Winter melon

  • Lentil soup has more Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Winter melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lentil soup covers your daily Sodium needs 18% more than Winter melon.
  • Winter melon has 24 times less Potassium than Lentil soup. Lentil soup has 144mg of Potassium, while Winter melon has 6mg.
  • Winter melon contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw.

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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 Iron +167.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +289.5%
Contains more Potassium +2300%
Contains more Copper +204.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.3%
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +289.5%
Contains more Potassium +2300%
Contains more Copper +204.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.3%

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 B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.133
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% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +835%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +172%
Contains more Other +310%
Contains more Water +12.1%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +835%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +172%
Contains more Other +310%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1305.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1305.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

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 Winter melon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 0.1g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 0.4g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 0.2g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 3g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 13kcal Lentil soup
Fiber 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 17mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 1.07mg 0.4mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 74mg 19mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 6mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.3mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.07mg 0.023mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.058mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 0IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.04mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.4mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.133mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.035mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 5µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.037g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.087g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil soup Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.