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Lentil vs. Hot and sour soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lentil and Hot and sour soup

  • Lentil is higher than Hot and sour soup in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Lentil's daily need coverage for Folate is 43% higher.
  • Lentil has 16 times more Fiber than Hot and sour soup. While Lentil has 7.9g of Fiber, Hot and sour soup has only 0.5g.
  • Lentil has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Soup, hot and sour, Chinese restaurant.

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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 +420.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +570.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +477.3%
Contains more Copper +865.4%
Contains more Manganese +481.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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 6% 24% 7% 14% 5% 50% 6% 9% 12% 3%
Contains more Iron +420.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +570.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +477.3%
Contains more Copper +865.4%
Contains more Manganese +481.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Calcium - 19

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Folate +2162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +325%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 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 3% 8% 3% 0% 7% 8% 10% 14% 15% 6% 13% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Folate +2162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +325%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +249.6%
Contains more Carbs +362.8%
Contains more Fats +218.4%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Other +45.8%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 1.21 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Protein +249.6%
Contains more Carbs +362.8%
Contains more Fats +218.4%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Other +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.7%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
28% 35% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.288 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.311 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Hot and sour soup Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 3.85g Lentil
Protein 9.02g 2.58g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 1.21g Hot and sour soup
Carbs 20.13g 4.35g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 39kcal Lentil
Starch 2.43g Hot and sour soup
Sugar 1.8g 0.42g Hot and sour soup
Fiber 7.9g 0.5g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 19mg
Iron 3.33mg 0.64mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 9mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 32mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 55mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 376mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.22mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.026mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.085mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 0.4µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 34IU Hot and sour soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.39mg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Hot and sour soup
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.026mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.031mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.507mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.227mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.064mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 8µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.1µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.019mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0.111mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.08mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.151mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 153mg Hot and sour soup
Methionine 0.077mg 0.039mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.085mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.092mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.058mg Lentil
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.229g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.288g Hot and sour soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.311g Hot and sour soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.273g Hot and sour soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.03g Hot and sour soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Hot and sour soup
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
7%
Hot and sour soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
13%
Hot and sour soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is cheaper (difference - $1.1)

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. Hot and sour soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174808/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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