Yam vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yam and lentil soup different?
- Yam is richer in potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, and copper, while lentil soup is higher in iron.
- Lentil soup covers your daily need for sodium, 23% more than yam.
- Yam contains 10 times more vitamin C than lentil soup. Yam contains 17.1mg of vitamin C, while lentil soup contains 1.7mg.
- Yam is lower in sodium.
Yam, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
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 | +905.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +241.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +558.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 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 | -91.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 9mg | 532mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 144mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 1.7mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.09mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.12mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 8.16g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 1.07mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 3.74g | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 56kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Folate | 23µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 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
18%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.