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Lentil soup vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lentil soup and pork Meat different?

  • Pork Meat is higher than lentil soup in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B12.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 73% more than lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup contains 9 times more sodium than pork Meat. Lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, while pork Meat contains 57mg.
  • Lentil soup has a higher glycemic index (44) than pork Meat (0).

Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +706.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12633.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg

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 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
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% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1263.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +622.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +599.7%
Contains more FatsFats +213.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +289.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.95mg 73%
Selenium 0.3µg 38.2µg 69%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.739mg 50%
Protein 3.74g 26.17g 45%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 7.432mg 43%
Phosphorus 74mg 267mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.387mg 26%
Cholesterol 3mg 73mg 23%
Sodium 532mg 57mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.57µg 19%
Zinc 0.3mg 2.42mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.012mg 17%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Potassium 144mg 421mg 8%
Magnesium 9mg 29mg 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg 5%
Folate 20µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.07mg 0.111mg 5%
Calories 56kcal 143kcal 4%
Fats 1.12g 3.51g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.506g 3%
Saturated fat 0.45g 1.198g 3%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 1.334g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Calcium 17mg 6mg 1%
Iron 1.07mg 1.15mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
8%
Lentil soup
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/nutrients
  2. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.