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Soy sauce vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Soy sauce and Lentil soup

  • The amount of Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Zinc in Soy sauce is higher than in Lentil soup.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 216% more than Lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup has 8 times less Manganese than Soy sauce. Soy sauce has 1.018mg of Manganese, while Lentil soup has 0.12mg.
  • Lentil soup contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
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 +722.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.1%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +190%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +748.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
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% 8.7% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 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 +117.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1136.6%
Contains more FatsFats +96.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.5%
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +490.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Lentil soup Opinion
Calories 53kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Protein 8.14g 3.74g Soy sauce
Fats 0.57g 1.12g Lentil soup
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Net carbs 4.13g 8.16g Lentil soup
Carbs 4.93g 8.16g Lentil soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 9mg Soy sauce
Calcium 33mg 17mg Soy sauce
Potassium 435mg 144mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.45mg 1.07mg Soy sauce
Sugar 0.4g Lentil soup
Fiber 0.8g Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.87mg 0.3mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 74mg Soy sauce
Sodium 5493mg 532mg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 0IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Lentil soup
Manganese 1.018mg 0.12mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 0.3µg Soy sauce
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.045mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0.545mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.14mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.09mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Folate 14µg 20µg Lentil soup
Choline 18.3mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 0.45g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.13g Soy sauce
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce 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
12%
Soy sauce
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 4961mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.