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Minestrone vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Minestrone and Lentil soup?

  • Lentil soup is richer than Minestrone in Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Lentil soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 12% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Minestrone is lower.

We used Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 less Sodium -52.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +181.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains more Copper +37.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains less Sodium -52.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +181.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains more Copper +37.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +569%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14
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%
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 +569%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Equal in Fats - 1.12
Equal in Water - 85.75
Equal in Other - 1.23
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 +111.3%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Equal in Fats - 1.12
Equal in Water - 85.75
Equal in Other - 1.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 1.77g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 1.04g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 4.66g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 34kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Fiber 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 0.38mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 3mg 9mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 23mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 130mg 144mg Lentil soup
Sodium 254mg 532mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 0.3mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.152mg 0.12mg Minestrone
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 970IU 145IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 7µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.045mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.545mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.14mg
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 15µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 3mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.45g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.13g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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