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Miso vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Miso and Lentil soup different?

  • Miso has more Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Lentil soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Miso is 139% higher.
  • Miso contains 23 times more Selenium than Lentil soup. While Miso contains 7µg of Selenium, Lentil soup contains only 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup has less Sodium.

Miso 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 +235.3%
Contains more Iron +132.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Zinc +753.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +615.8%
Contains more Selenium +2233.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +235.3%
Contains more Iron +132.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Zinc +753.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +615.8%
Contains more Selenium +2233.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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.
Miso
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Folate - 20
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
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 B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Folate - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +242%
Contains more Fats +436.6%
Contains more Carbs +210.9%
Contains more Other +941.5%
Contains more Water +99.3%
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 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 +242%
Contains more Fats +436.6%
Contains more Carbs +210.9%
Contains more Other +941.5%
Contains more Water +99.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2118.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2118.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 8.16g Miso
Protein 12.79g 3.74g Miso
Fats 6.01g 1.12g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 8.16g Miso
Calories 198kcal 56kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Lentil soup
Fiber 5.4g Miso
Calcium 57mg 17mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 1.07mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 9mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 74mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 144mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 532mg Lentil soup
Zinc 2.56mg 0.3mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.07mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.12mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 0.3µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.07mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.045mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.545mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.14mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.09mg Miso
Folate 19µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg Miso
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 0.52g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.13g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso 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
22%
Miso
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 3196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3.4)

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.