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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and lentil soup

  • Lentil soup contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 109% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 59 times less selenium than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 17.7µg of selenium, while lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lentil soup is lower.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of lentil soup is 44.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6423.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +1190%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +885.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more IronIron +18.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +434.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1685.7%
Contains more OtherOther +552.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +495.6%
Contains more WaterWater +69.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1072.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +255.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parmigiano-Reggiano Lentil soup
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Lentil soup DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 17mg 109%
Phosphorus 729mg 74mg 94%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.12µg 89%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.45g 58%
Sodium 1529mg 532mg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.045mg 34%
Protein 20g 3.74g 33%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.3mg 32%
Selenium 17.7µg 0.3µg 32%
Fats 20g 1.12g 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 3mg 28%
Copper 0.238mg 0.07mg 19%
Vitamin A 160µg 7µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.52g 14%
Calories 265kcal 56kcal 10%
Magnesium 38mg 9mg 7%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.14mg 4%
Folate 10µg 20µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.545mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.07mg 3%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.12mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Carbs 1.37g 8.16g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.13g 2%
Iron 0.9mg 1.07mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 125mg 144mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 8.16g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Lentil soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.