Minestrone vs Turkish lentil soup: which is healthier?
Minestrone is more nutrient-dense, scoring 68/100 against 54/100 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.
Minestrone
52 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 350 g
Higher scoreTurkish lentil soup
74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMinestrone52 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinTurkish lentil soup2.1 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.5 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTurkish lentil soup1.6 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMinestrone184 vs 153 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.3 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Minestrone, 100 g | Turkish lentil soup, 100 g | Minestrone, 350 g | Turkish lentil soup, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 74 kcal | 182 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 3.5 g | 7.5 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g | 11 g | 28 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 0.7 g | 5.8 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | 5.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2.1 g | 5.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 1.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 7.2 mg | 2.7 mg | 25 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 38 µg | 56 µg | 132 µg | 140 µg |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 153 mg | 643 mg | 383 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.4 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 14 mg | 127 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 12 mg | 55 mg | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 206 mg | 190 mg | 720 mg | 476 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.