Potato salad vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potato salad and lentil soup
- Potato salad has more vitamin C, vitamin B5, selenium, and copper, while lentil soup has more iron.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 22% higher.
- Lentil soup contains 14 times less selenium than potato salad. Potato salad contains 4.1µg of selenium, while lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in lentil soup is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +632.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | +376.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2774.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.13g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 3mg | 22% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 1.12g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 1.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.3µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.07mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.52g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 56kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.45g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 144mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.545mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 3.74g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 8.16g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 532mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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
13%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.