Taro vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taro and lentil soup
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, copper, and magnesium, yet lentil soup is higher in iron.
- Lentil soup covers your daily sodium needs 23% more than taro.
- Taro contains 4 times more potassium than lentil soup. While taro contains 591mg of potassium, lentil soup contains only 144mg.
- The amount of sodium in taro is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro, raw 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 | +266.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +152.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +310.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +219.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +214.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +149.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +460% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 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 | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.6% |
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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| Sodium | 11mg | 532mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 144mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.07mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.12mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.07mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 8.16g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.74g | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 1.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 56kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.409g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)