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Tomato soup vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tomato soup and Lentil soup?

  • Tomato soup is richer in Vitamin C, while Lentil soup is higher in Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Lentil soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 15% higher.
  • Lentil soup has 4 times less Vitamin C than Tomato soup. Tomato soup has 6.3mg of Vitamin C, while Lentil soup has 1.7mg.
  • Tomato soup is lower in Sodium.

We used Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial 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 Potassium +91%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +269%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.3%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +141.4%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +269%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.3%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +141.4%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
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 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +426.8%
Contains more Fats +433.3%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.16
Equal in Water - 85.75
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 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 +426.8%
Contains more Fats +433.3%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.16
Equal in Water - 85.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.8%
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato soup Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 6.95g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 0.71g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 0.21g 1.12g Lentil soup
Carbs 7.45g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 32kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 4.03g Lentil soup
Fiber 0.5g Tomato soup
Calcium 8mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 0.29mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 15mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 275mg 144mg Tomato soup
Sodium 186mg 532mg Tomato soup
Zinc 0.09mg 0.3mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.029mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Manganese 0.067mg 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 1.5µg 0.3µg Tomato soup
Vitamin A 192IU 145IU Tomato soup
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 7µg Tomato soup
Vitamin E 0.17mg Tomato soup
Vitamin C 6.3mg 1.7mg Tomato soup
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.045mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.42mg 0.545mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 0µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 1.5µg Tomato soup
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Tomato soup
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.45g Tomato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.52g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.13g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato soup 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
5%
Tomato soup
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Tomato soup
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.