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Ricotta vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ricotta and lentil soup

  • Ricotta has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, lentil soup is higher in iron.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 39% more than lentil soup.
  • Ricotta has 48 times more selenium than lentil soup. While ricotta has 14.5µg of selenium, lentil soup has only 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of lentil soup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
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 +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1117.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +286.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more IronIron +181.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%

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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
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 AVitamin A +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +201.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1058.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 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 +597.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Lentil soup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.45g 36%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.3µg 26%
Calcium 207mg 17mg 19%
Sodium 84mg 532mg 19%
Fats 12.98g 1.12g 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 3mg 16%
Protein 11.26g 3.74g 15%
Vitamin A 120µg 7µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.045mg 12%
Phosphorus 158mg 74mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.12µg 9%
Iron 0.38mg 1.07mg 9%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.3mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.52g 8%
Calories 174kcal 56kcal 6%
Copper 0.021mg 0.07mg 5%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.545mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.13g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Carbs 3.04g 8.16g 2%
Folate 12µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Potassium 105mg 144mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 8.16g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.845g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.