Dal tadka vs Turkish lentil soup: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: dal tadka scores 54/100 and Turkish lentil soup 54/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Dal tadka
88 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Turkish lentil soup
74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTurkish lentil soup88 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinDal tadka4.1 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberDal tadka3 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.6 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumDal tadka296 vs 153 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTurkish lentil soup1.4 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Dal tadka, 100 g | Turkish lentil soup, 100 g | Dal tadka, 250 g | Turkish lentil soup, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | 74 kcal | 220 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 3.5 g | 10 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g | 11 g | 32 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.7 g | 1.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 1.9 g | 7.5 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 2.1 g | 6.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 0.7 g | 3.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 2.7 mg | 8.3 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 9.8 µg | 56 µg | 24 µg | 140 µg |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 153 mg | 740 mg | 383 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg | 3.2 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 14 mg | 83 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 12 mg | 91 mg | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 249 mg | 190 mg | 622 mg | 476 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.