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Lentil soup vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lentil soup and muffin

  • Lentil soup contains less selenium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B5 than muffin.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for selenium is 14% higher.
  • Muffin contains 2 times less sodium than lentil soup. Lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, while muffin contains 336mg.
  • Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil soup is 44, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.8%
Contains more IronIron +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2633.3%

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +243.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1334.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +549.5%
Contains more OtherOther +20.3%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +827.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6133.1%

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 Muffin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 8.103g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 1.12g 16.07g 23%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Calories 56kcal 375kcal 16%
Carbs 8.16g 53g 15%
Selenium 0.3µg 8.2µg 14%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.449mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.45g 2.844g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 4.822g 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Phosphorus 74mg 146mg 10%
Cholesterol 3mg 30mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.163mg 9%
Sodium 532mg 336mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.168mg 8%
Folate 20µg 48µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.47mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 1.418mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg 4%
Calcium 17mg 44mg 3%
Iron 1.07mg 1.3mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.16µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 21µg 2%
Protein 3.74g 4.49g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.9mg 1%
Potassium 144mg 121mg 1%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.37mg 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Muffin
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
8%
Lentil soup
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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