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Sockeye salmon vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sockeye salmon and lentil soup

  • Lentil soup has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and potassium than sockeye salmon.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 181% more than lentil soup.
  • Sockeye salmon has 118 times more selenium than lentil soup. While sockeye salmon has 35.5µg of selenium, lentil soup has only 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of lentil soup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +105.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1757.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +818.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3625%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +608%
Contains more FatsFats +397.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.4%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 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 +258.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +920.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Lentil soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.12µg 181%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Selenium 35.5µg 0.3µg 64%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.545mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.09mg 57%
Protein 26.48g 3.74g 45%
Phosphorus 305mg 74mg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.14mg 23%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Cholesterol 61mg 3mg 19%
Sodium 92mg 532mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.045mg 15%
Potassium 436mg 144mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.13g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.07mg 7%
Iron 0.52mg 1.07mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Fats 5.57g 1.12g 7%
Magnesium 36mg 9mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 7µg 6%
Calories 156kcal 56kcal 5%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.12mg 5%
Carbs 0g 8.16g 3%
Folate 7µg 20µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.52g 3%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.3mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.45g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Copper 0.076mg 0.07mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.16g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.