Pea soup vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pea soup and lentil different?
- Lentil has more folate, iron, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, manganese, and vitamin B1 than pea soup.
- Daily need coverage for folate for lentil is 45% higher.
- Pea soup contains 168 times more sodium than lentil. While pea soup contains 336mg of sodium, lentil contains only 2mg.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index (29) than pea soup (66).
Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +419.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +283% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +322.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1202% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +790% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +147.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +186.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +481.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 1µg | 181µg | 45% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 3.33mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 7.9g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 180mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Protein | 3.2g | 9.02g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.178mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.049mg | 0.638mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.251mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.169mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.245mg | 0.494mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 369mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.462mg | 1.06mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 32.7mg | 4% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.88g | 20.13g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.524g | 0.053g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.372g | 0.064g | 1% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.09g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.98g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.19g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.142g | 0.175g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pea soup is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)