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Squid vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid and Lentil soup?

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium than Lentil soup.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 220% higher.
  • Lentil soup has 299 times less Selenium than Squid. Squid has 89.6µg of Selenium, while Lentil soup has 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +958.8%
Contains more Iron +913.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.8%
Contains more Potassium +342.4%
Contains more Zinc +1053.3%
Contains more Copper +1325.7%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +29766.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +958.8%
Contains more Iron +913.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.8%
Contains more Potassium +342.4%
Contains more Zinc +1053.3%
Contains more Copper +1325.7%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +29766.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%

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.
Squid
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Contains more Vitamin A +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3742.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3742.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +768.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +173.2%
Contains more Carbs +397.6%
Contains more Water +40.3%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 Protein +768.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +173.2%
Contains more Carbs +397.6%
Contains more Water +40.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 32.48g 3.74g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.12g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 158kcal 56kcal Squid
Calcium 180mg 17mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.07mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 74mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 144mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 532mg Lentil soup
Zinc 3.46mg 0.3mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.07mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.12mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 0.3µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 145IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 7µg Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.7mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.045mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.545mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.14mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.09mg Squid
Folate 24µg 20µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.12µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 3mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.45g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.13g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Lentil soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
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 ($)

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.