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Easy Lentil Soup - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Lentil Soup Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat1%
 Calories from Carbs74%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A170 IU3.4%
Vitamin C17.1 mg28.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.5 mg1.7%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.3%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.4%
Niacin1.1 mg5.6%
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.7%
Folate17.6 mcg4.4%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium68 mg6.8%
Iron4.4 mg24.2%
Magnesium19.2 mg4.8%
Phosphorus39 mg3.9%
Potassium323.4 mg9.2%
Sodium449.4 mg18.7%
Zinc0.27 mg1.8%
Copper0.12 mg6%
Manganese0.16 mg8.2%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.6 g9.5%
Dietary Fiber10.7 g42.8%
Sugars6.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.6 g19.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.2 g0.31%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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