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Parsley vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsley and Lentil soup

  • Parsley is richer than Lentil soup in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsley is 146% higher.
  • Parsley contains 60 times more Vitamin A RAE than Lentil soup. Parsley contains 421µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lentil soup contains 7µg.
  • Parsley contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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.
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Iron +479.4%
Contains more Magnesium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +256.7%
Contains more Copper +112.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Iron +479.4%
Contains more Magnesium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +256.7%
Contains more Copper +112.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Parsley
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Contains more Vitamin A +5709.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
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 +5709.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Equal in Water - 85.75
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 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 Other +78.9%
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Equal in Water - 85.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.13
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.13

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsley 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 ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 2.97g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0.79g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 6.33g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 36kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 0.85g Lentil soup
Fiber 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 138mg 17mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 1.07mg Parsley
Magnesium 50mg 9mg Parsley
Phosphorus 58mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 554mg 144mg Parsley
Sodium 56mg 532mg Parsley
Zinc 1.07mg 0.3mg Parsley
Copper 0.149mg 0.07mg Parsley
Manganese 0.16mg 0.12mg Parsley
Selenium 0.1µg 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 8424IU 145IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg 7µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg 1.7mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.07mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.045mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 0.545mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.14mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.09mg
Folate 152µg 20µg Parsley
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g 0.45g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.13g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsley 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
441%
Parsley
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.