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Jerky vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Lentil soup different?

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Selenium, and Copper than Lentil soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Jerky is 71% higher.
  • Jerky contains 36 times more Selenium than Lentil soup. While Jerky contains 10.7µg of Selenium, Lentil soup contains only 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +314.6%
Contains more Zinc +2603.3%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Selenium +3466.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +314.6%
Contains more Zinc +2603.3%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Selenium +3466.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.12

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.
Jerky
10
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +725%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +725%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +787.7%
Contains more Fats +2185.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Other +456.1%
Contains more Water +267.1%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 Protein +787.7%
Contains more Fats +2185.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Other +456.1%
Contains more Water +267.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2074%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +677.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2074%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +677.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 8.16g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 3.74g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 1.12g Jerky
Carbs 11g 8.16g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 56kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Lentil soup
Fiber 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 17mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.07mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 9mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 74mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 144mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 532mg Lentil soup
Zinc 8.11mg 0.3mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.07mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 10.7µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.07mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.045mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.545mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.14mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.09mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 20µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.12µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 48mg 3mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.52g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.13g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Lentil soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1549mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.