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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.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than lentil (29).

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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Broth
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more IronIron +223.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1311.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +229.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +884.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Broth
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +465.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +489%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +250.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
2
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Broth
3
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 CarbsCarbs +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2967.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3552.6%
Contains more OtherOther +5825.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
1
18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 2mg 23875mg 1038%
Selenium 2.8µg 28µg 46%
Folate 181µg 32µg 37%
Fiber 7.9g 0g 32%
Iron 3.33mg 1.03mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 4.48g 29%
Copper 0.251mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.43mg 27%
Fats 0.38g 13.88g 21%
Calcium 19mg 187mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.053g 3.43g 15%
Choline 32.7mg 114.6mg 15%
Protein 9.02g 16.66g 15%
Manganese 0.494mg 0.15mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.09mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 2.46mg 9%
Calories 116kcal 267kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.1mg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 56mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.46mg 2%
Phosphorus 180mg 166mg 2%
Potassium 369mg 309mg 2%
Carbs 20.13g 18.01g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 12.23g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.254mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Lentil
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 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.