Easy Lentil Soup has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.
The food contains 28.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.36 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Soup.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Easy Lentil Soup has been given a composite ranking of 86, and on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 1% | |
Calories from Carbs | 74% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 170 IU | 3.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 17.1 mg | 28.5% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 1.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 4.4% | ||
Niacin | 1.1 mg | 5.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 8.7% | ||
Folate | 17.6 mcg | 4.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.28 mg | 2.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 68 mg | 6.8% | ||
Iron | 4.4 mg | 24.2% | ||
Magnesium | 19.2 mg | 4.8% | ||
Phosphorus | 39 mg | 3.9% | ||
Potassium | 323.4 mg | 9.2% | ||
Sodium | 449.4 mg | 18.7% | ||
Zinc | 0.27 mg | 1.8% | ||
Copper | 0.12 mg | 6% | ||
Manganese | 0.16 mg | 8.2% | ||
Selenium | 0.42 mcg | 0.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 9.5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 42.8% | ||
Sugars | 6.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 9.6 g | 19.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.31% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2 g 0.31%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 449.4 mg 18.7%
Total Carbohydrates 28.6 g 9.5%
Dietary Fiber 10.7 g42.8%
Sugars 6.1 g
Protein 9.6 g 19.2%
Vitamin A 3.4% Vitamin C 28.5%
Calcium 6.8% Iron 24.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 392
Protein 17.2 g | Carbs 43.3 g | Fat 19.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 79
Protein 5 g | Carbs 9.6 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 123
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 0.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 39.6 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 136
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 30.7 g | Fat 0.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 30.9 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 42
Protein 1.3 g | Carbs 9.8 g | Fat 0.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 63
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 11.8 g | Fat 0.3 g