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Mixed nuts vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mixed nuts and lentil soup

  • Mixed nuts are richer than lentil soup in copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 93% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 113 times more selenium than lentil soup. Mixed nuts contain 33.9µg of selenium, while lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup contains less saturated fat.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index than lentil soup.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2444.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +588.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.9%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1195.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1020%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +516.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11200%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +315%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 ProteinProtein +435.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4717%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158%
Contains more OtherOther +134.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4022.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5378.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11140%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Lentil soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.13g 97%
Copper 0.907mg 0.07mg 93%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.12mg 83%
Fats 53.95g 1.12g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 0.52g 70%
Selenium 33.9µg 0.3µg 61%
Phosphorus 456mg 74mg 55%
Magnesium 229mg 9mg 52%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.545mg 45%
Saturated fat 8.711g 0.45g 38%
Protein 20.04g 3.74g 33%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.3mg 28%
Calories 607kcal 56kcal 28%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sodium 5mg 532mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.14mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.09mg 20%
Iron 2.61mg 1.07mg 19%
Folate 83µg 20µg 16%
Potassium 632mg 144mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.045mg 12%
Calcium 117mg 17mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.07mg 10%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Carbs 21.05g 8.16g 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 8.16g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Lentil soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
50%
Mixed nuts
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.261g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.