Watercress vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Watercress and Lentil soup different?
- Watercress is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Manganese, while Lentil soup is higher in Iron.
- Watercress covers your daily need of Vitamin C 46% more than Lentil soup.
- Watercress contains 23 times more Vitamin A RAE than Lentil soup. Watercress contains 160µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lentil soup contains 7µg.
- Watercress is lower in Sodium.
Watercress, raw and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve types were used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+605.9%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Potassium
+129.2%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Manganese
+103.3%
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Selenium
+200%
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Iron
+435%
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Phosphorus
+23.3%
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Zinc
+172.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.07
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Calcium
+605.9%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Potassium
+129.2%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Manganese
+103.3%
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Selenium
+200%
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Iron
+435%
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Phosphorus
+23.3%
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Zinc
+172.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.07
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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Vitamin A
+2100.7%
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Vitamin C
+2429.4%
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Vitamin B1
+28.6%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B5
+121.4%
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Vitamin B6
+43.3%
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Vitamin B3
+172.5%
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Folate
+122.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+2100.7%
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Vitamin C
+2429.4%
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Vitamin B1
+28.6%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B5
+121.4%
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Vitamin B6
+43.3%
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Vitamin B3
+172.5%
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Folate
+122.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+10.9%
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Protein
+62.6%
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Fats
+1020%
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Carbs
+532.6%
Equal in Water - 85.75
Equal in Other - 1.23
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
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1.2 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
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1.23 g
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Water
+10.9%
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Protein
+62.6%
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Fats
+1020%
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Carbs
+532.6%
Equal in Water - 85.75
Equal in Other - 1.23
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-94%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6400%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+271.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.035 g
Saturated Fat:
0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.13 g
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-94%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6400%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+271.4%
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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| Net carbs | 0.79g | 8.16g |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 3.74g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 1.29g | 8.16g |
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| Calories | 11kcal | 56kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 74mg |
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| Potassium | 330mg | 144mg |
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| Sodium | 41mg | 532mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3191IU | 145IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 160µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 43mg | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.09mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 250µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.03mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.166mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.52g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.13g |
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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
91%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.423g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
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.