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Peanut vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peanuts and lentil soup

  • Peanuts are richer than lentil soup in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 119% higher.
  • Peanuts contain 22 times more vitamin B3 than lentil soup. Peanuts contain 12.066mg of vitamin B3, while lentil soup contains 0.545mg.
  • Lentil soup contains less saturated fat.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index than lentil soup.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
Peanut
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
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 +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +389.6%
Contains more IronIron +328%
Contains more CopperCopper +1534.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1511.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2300%

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.
Peanut
8
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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
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 +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 +589.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4296.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.7%
Contains more OtherOther +89.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1219.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 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 +4597.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11867.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut 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 Peanut Lentil soup DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.07mg 119%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.13g 103%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.12mg 79%
Fats 49.24g 1.12g 74%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.545mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0.52g 60%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Folate 240µg 20µg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.07mg 48%
Protein 25.8g 3.74g 44%
Iron 4.58mg 1.07mg 44%
Phosphorus 376mg 74mg 43%
Magnesium 168mg 9mg 38%
Fiber 8.5g 34%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.14mg 33%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.3mg 27%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.45g 26%
Calories 567kcal 56kcal 26%
Sodium 18mg 532mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.09mg 20%
Potassium 705mg 144mg 17%
Selenium 7.2µg 0.3µg 13%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Calcium 92mg 17mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.045mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Carbs 16.13g 8.16g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 8.16g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
75%
Peanut
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.829g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.