New England clam chowder vs Turkish lentil soup: which is healthier?
Turkish lentil soup is more nutrient-dense, scoring 54/100 against 29/100 for New England clam chowder. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
New England clam chowder
146 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 300 g
Turkish lentil soup
74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTurkish lentil soup146 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinNew England clam chowder6.7 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberTurkish lentil soup0.8 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTurkish lentil soup2.4 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumNew England clam chowder320 vs 153 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTurkish lentil soup5 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | New England clam chowder, 100 g | Turkish lentil soup, 100 g | New England clam chowder, 300 g | Turkish lentil soup, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 146 kcal | 74 kcal | 438 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 3.5 g | 20 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.4 g | 11 g | 28 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | 0.7 g | 7.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 1.9 g | 2.5 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 9.1 g | 2.1 g | 27 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 0.7 g | 15 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 6.2 mg | 2.7 mg | 19 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 103 µg | 56 µg | 309 µg | 140 µg |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 153 mg | 961 mg | 383 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.5 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 14 mg | 178 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 12 mg | 56 mg | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 211 mg | 190 mg | 632 mg | 476 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.