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Lentil vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil and Broth

  • Lentil is richer in Folate, Fiber, Iron, Copper, and Manganese, while Broth is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 1038% more than Lentil.
  • Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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.
Lentil
7
:
3
Broth
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1311.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +229.3%
Contains more Calcium +884.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1311.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +229.3%
Contains more Calcium +884.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166

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.
Lentil
7
:
4
Broth
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Folate +465.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Folate +465.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
2
:
3
Broth
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Water +2967.8%
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Contains more Fats +3552.6%
Contains more Other +5825.3%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Water +2967.8%
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Contains more Fats +3552.6%
Contains more Other +5825.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
1
:
2
Broth
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2460%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2460%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lentil Broth
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Broth Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 18.01g Broth
Protein 9.02g 16.66g Broth
Fats 0.38g 13.88g Broth
Carbs 20.13g 18.01g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 267kcal Broth
Sugar 1.8g 17.36g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 0g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 187mg Broth
Iron 3.33mg 1.03mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 180mg 166mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 309mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 23875mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.09mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.15mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 8IU 2IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1.1mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.1mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.6mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.1mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 32µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Broth
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg Lentil
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 3.43g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 4.48g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Broth
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
26%
Lentil
25%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 23873mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.