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Lentil vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil and Minestrone

  • Lentil is richer than Minestrone in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 42% more than Minestrone.
  • Lentil has 20 times more Fiber than Minestrone. Lentil has 7.9g of Fiber, while Minestrone has 0.4g.
  • Lentil is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Iron +776.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.6%
Contains more Potassium +183.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +309.7%
Contains more Copper +392.2%
Contains more Manganese +225%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Iron +776.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.6%
Contains more Potassium +183.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +309.7%
Contains more Copper +392.2%
Contains more Manganese +225%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +668.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.1%
Contains more Folate +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +12025%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +668.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.1%
Contains more Folate +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +12025%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +409.6%
Contains more Carbs +332%
Contains more Fats +173.7%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +44.6%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +409.6%
Contains more Carbs +332%
Contains more Fats +173.7%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +44.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.9%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lentil Minestrone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 4.26g Lentil
Protein 9.02g 1.77g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 1.04g Minestrone
Carbs 20.13g 4.66g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 34kcal Lentil
Sugar 1.8g Minestrone
Fiber 7.9g 0.4g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 14mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 0.38mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 3mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 23mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 130mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 254mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.31mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.051mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.152mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.022mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.018mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.391mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.14mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.041mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 15µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.013mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0.043mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.054mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.098mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0.076mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.018mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.064mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.074mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.03mg Lentil
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.23g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.