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 SodiumSodium | -52.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +569% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.12g
~equal in
Water
~85.75g
~equal in
Other
~1.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 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 | -48.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +253.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 56kcal |
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| Protein | 1.77g | 3.74g |
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| Fats | 1.04g | 1.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.26g | 8.16g |
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| Carbs | 4.66g | 8.16g |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 130mg | 144mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.07mg |
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| Fiber | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 74mg |
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| Sodium | 254mg | 532mg |
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| Vitamin A | 970IU | 145IU |
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| Vitamin A | 49µg | 7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.14mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 20µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.23g | 0.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.29g | 0.52g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.13g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.076mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg |
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| Valine | 0.074mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg |
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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
8%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)