Semolina vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between semolina and lentil soup
- Lentil soup has less manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc than semolina.
- Semolina covers your daily need for manganese, 40% more than lentil soup.
- Semolina has 66 times more selenium than lentil soup. While semolina has 19.9µg of selenium, lentil soup has only 0.3µg.
- Semolina has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +317.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +305.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +762.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6533.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +826.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +402.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +891.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +769.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.2% |
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Fats
~1.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101.6% |
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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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.12mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.3µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.09mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 0.545mg | 28% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.07mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 8.16g | 24% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 532mg | 23% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 56kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.07mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 74mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 3.74g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 1.07mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.03g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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
24%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $1.4)