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Turkey gravy vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey gravy and Lentil soup

  • Turkey gravy has less Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Turkey gravy has 3 times more Zinc than Lentil soup. Turkey gravy has 0.8mg of Zinc, while Lentil soup has 0.3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Gravy, turkey, canned, ready-to-serve 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 1.4% 1.2% 9.6% 26% 33% 22% 12% 75% 26% 3.3%
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 CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more IronIron +52.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.2%
~equal in Sodium ~532mg

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% 1% 0% 5% 18% 24% 1.2% 2.3% 13% 0% 1.5% 1.6%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 5% 89%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 88.6 g
Other: 1.6 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 FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60%
~equal in Water ~85.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.49 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 +73.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey gravy Lentil soup Opinion
Calories 51kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Protein 2.6g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 2.1g 1.12g Turkey gravy
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Net carbs 4.7g 8.16g Lentil soup
Carbs 5.1g 8.16g Lentil soup
Cholesterol 2mg 3mg Turkey gravy
Magnesium 2mg 9mg Lentil soup
Calcium 4mg 17mg Lentil soup
Potassium 109mg 144mg Lentil soup
Iron 0.7mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Sugar 0.21g Lentil soup
Fiber 0.4g Turkey gravy
Copper 0.1mg 0.07mg Turkey gravy
Zinc 0.8mg 0.3mg Turkey gravy
Phosphorus 29mg 74mg Lentil soup
Sodium 577mg 532mg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 0IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.05mg Turkey gravy
Manganese 0.2mg 0.12mg Turkey gravy
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.045mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.545mg Turkey gravy
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Folate 2µg 20µg Lentil soup
Choline 2.9mg Turkey gravy
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.52g Turkey gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.49g 0.13g Turkey gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey gravy 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
5%
Turkey gravy
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Turkey gravy
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey gravy
Turkey gravy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Turkey gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171568/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.