Lentil vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lentil and lentil soup?
- Lentil is richer than lentil soup in folate, iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for folate is 40% more.
- Lentil has 5 times more vitamin B5 than lentil soup. While lentil has 0.638mg of vitamin B5, lentil soup has only 0.14mg.
- The amount of sodium in lentil is lower.
- The glycemic index of lentil is lower.
We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +258.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +323.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +311.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +833.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +355.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +805% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +194.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +712.5% |
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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| Folate | 181µg | 20µg | 40% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.07mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 532mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.07mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.12mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 74mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 3.74g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 144mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 8.16g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.545mg | 3% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 56kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 1.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.13g | 0% |
| 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?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins