Tom yum soup vs Turkish lentil soup: which is healthier?
Turkish lentil soup is more nutrient-dense, scoring 54/100 against 26/100 for tom yum soup. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Tom yum soup
34 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 350 g
Turkish lentil soup
74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTom yum soup34 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinTom yum soup5.3 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberTurkish lentil soup0.5 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.2 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumTurkish lentil soup134 vs 153 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTom yum soup<0.1 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Tom yum soup, 100 g | Turkish lentil soup, 100 g | Tom yum soup, 350 g | Turkish lentil soup, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | 74 kcal | 119 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 3.5 g | 18 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.9 g | 11 g | 10 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 0.7 g | 4.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.9 g | 1.6 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 2.1 g | 1.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | 2.7 mg | 11 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 5.6 µg | 56 µg | 20 µg | 140 µg |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 153 mg | 468 mg | 383 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 1.1 mg | 2 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 14 mg | 76 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 12 mg | 59 mg | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 529 mg | 190 mg | 1852 mg | 476 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.