Menemen vs Turkish lentil soup: which is healthier?
Menemen is more nutrient-dense, scoring 65/100 against 45/100 for Turkish lentil soup. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Menemen
94 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (half a pan): 280 g
Higher scoreTurkish lentil soup
74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTurkish lentil soup94 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinMenemen5.3 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberTurkish lentil soup1.2 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTurkish lentil soup2.5 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMenemen233 vs 153 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTurkish lentil soup1.5 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Menemen, 100 g | Turkish lentil soup, 100 g | Menemen, 280 g | Turkish lentil soup, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | 74 kcal | 263 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 3.5 g | 15 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 11 g | 12 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 0.7 g | 7.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.9 g | 3.5 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 2.1 g | 18 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 0.7 g | 4.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 26 mg | 2.7 mg | 71 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 87 µg | 56 µg | 244 µg | 140 µg |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 153 mg | 653 mg | 383 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.5 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 14 mg | 85 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 12 mg | 38 mg | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 190 mg | 540 mg | 476 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.