Early version. Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central; dietitian review in progress. Not medical advice.

Stuffed grape leaves vs Turkish lentil soup: which is healthier?

Turkish lentil soup is more nutrient-dense, scoring 45/100 against 40/100 for stuffed grape leaves. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Stuffed grape leaves

40/100Moderate nutrient density

184 kcal per 100 g. 6 pieces: 150 g

Turkish lentil soup

45/100Moderate nutrient density

74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g

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Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesTurkish lentil soup184 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinTurkish lentil soup2.9 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
  • More fiberStuffed grape leaves2.5 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarTurkish lentil soup3.5 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumTurkish lentil soup137 vs 153 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatTurkish lentil soup1.3 vs 0.7 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientStuffed grape leaves, 100 gTurkish lentil soup, 100 gStuffed grape leaves, 150 gTurkish lentil soup, 250 g
Calories184 kcal74 kcal276 kcal185 kcal
Protein2.9 g3.5 g4.3 g8.7 g
Carbohydrates23 g11 g34 g27 g
Sugars3.5 g0.7 g5.3 g1.9 g
Fiber2.5 g1.9 g3.7 g4.8 g
Fat9.5 g2.1 g14 g5.4 g
Saturated fat1.3 g0.7 g1.9 g1.8 g
Vitamin C5.5 mg2.7 mg8.3 mg6.7 mg
Vitamin A212 µg56 µg318 µg140 µg
Potassium137 mg153 mg205 mg383 mg
Iron1.6 mg1.1 mg2.4 mg2.8 mg
Calcium71 mg14 mg107 mg35 mg
Magnesium27 mg12 mg41 mg30 mg
Sodium240 mg190 mg359 mg476 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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