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Lamb vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Lentil soup different?

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Lentil soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 101% higher.
  • Lamb contains 88 times more Selenium than Lentil soup. While Lamb contains 26.4µg of Selenium, Lentil soup contains only 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup has less Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.1%
Contains more Potassium +115.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +1386.7%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.1%
Contains more Potassium +115.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +1386.7%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Equal in Calcium - 17

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.
Lamb
9
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1122%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1122%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +555.6%
Contains more Fats +1769.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Contains more Other +50%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +555.6%
Contains more Fats +1769.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1596.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1061.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1596.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1061.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 24.52g 3.74g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 1.12g Lamb
Carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 294kcal 56kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 17mg
Iron 1.88mg 1.07mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 74mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 144mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 532mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.3mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.07mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 26.4µg 0.3µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.07mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.045mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.545mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.12µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 3mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.52g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.13g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.