Miso soup vs Turkish lentil soup: which is healthier?
Turkish lentil soup is more nutrient-dense, scoring 54/100 against 47/100 for miso soup. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Miso soup
40 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 240 g
Turkish lentil soup
74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMiso soup40 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinMiso soup4.1 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberTurkish lentil soup0.5 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.6 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even160 vs 153 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.3 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Miso soup, 100 g | Turkish lentil soup, 100 g | Miso soup, 240 g | Turkish lentil soup, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | 74 kcal | 96 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 3.5 g | 9.8 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.2 g | 11 g | 5.4 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.7 g | 1.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.9 g | 1.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 2.1 g | 4.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 0.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 2.7 mg | 1.3 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.4 µg | 56 µg | 8.1 µg | 140 µg |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 153 mg | 385 mg | 383 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.6 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 14 mg | 159 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 12 mg | 39 mg | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 387 mg | 190 mg | 928 mg | 476 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.