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Milk vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milk and Lentil soup different?

  • Milk is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, however, Lentil soup is richer in Iron, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Lentil soup is 21% higher.
  • Milk contains 11 times more Selenium than Lentil soup. While Milk contains 3.3µg of Selenium, Lentil soup contains only 0.3µg.
  • Milk has less Sodium.

Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve are the varieties used 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 Calcium +635.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Iron +3466.7%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Equal in Potassium - 144
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +635.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Iron +3466.7%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Equal in Potassium - 144

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.
Milk
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Contains more Vitamin A +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Other +64%
Equal in Water - 85.75
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Other +64%
Equal in Water - 85.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.4%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 3.37g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0.97g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 4.99g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 42kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 5.2g Lentil soup
Calcium 125mg 17mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Milk
Phosphorus 95mg 74mg Milk
Potassium 150mg 144mg Milk
Sodium 44mg 532mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.3mg Milk
Copper 0.01mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.003mg 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 3.3µg 0.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 145IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 7µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.045mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.545mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.14mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 5µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.12µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 5mg 3mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.633g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.13g Lentil soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk Lentil 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
16%
Milk
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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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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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients
  2. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.