Lettuce vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lettuce and lentil soup
- Lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese; however, lentil soup is richer in phosphorus.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 145% more than lentil soup.
- Lentil soup has 5 times less vitamin C than lettuce. Lettuce has 9.2mg of vitamin C, while lentil soup has 1.7mg.
- Lettuce contains less sodium.
- Lentil soup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil soup is 44, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.
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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 | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +441.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +646.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.2% |
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Water
~85.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 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 | -95.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.5% |
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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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 7µg | 40% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 532mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 1.7mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Folate | 38µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 3.74g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.07mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 8.16g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.45g | 2% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 56kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.545mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.15g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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
45%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.