Vegetable soup vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between vegetable soup and lentil soup
- Vegetable soup is richer in vitamin A, copper, potassium, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and manganese, yet lentil soup is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for vegetable soup is 32% higher.
- Vegetable soup contains 13 times more selenium than lentil soup. Vegetable soup contains 4µg of selenium, while lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
- Vegetable soup contains less sodium.
- Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index than vegetable soup.
Food types used in this article are Soup, vegetable, canned, low sodium, condensed 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 | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +231.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +1128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
12.11 g
Water:
82.79 g
Other:
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 | +48.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.4% |
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Water
~85.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.147 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 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 | -67.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.2% |
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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| Copper | 0.232mg | 0.07mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 1.43mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 433mg | 144mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 86µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Selenium | 4µg | 0.3µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 0.545mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 532mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.66mg | 1.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.346mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.092mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.109mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 3.74g | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.13g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 12.11g | 8.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.147g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.203g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 56kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.01g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.31g | N/A |
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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
30%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable soup contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.303g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)