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Lentil soup vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lentil soup and pecan pie

  • Lentil soup has less manganese, selenium, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 28% more.
  • Lentil soup has 2 times more sodium than pecan pie. Lentil soup has 532mg of sodium, while pecan pie has 262mg.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than lentil soup.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +493.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +339.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more FatsFats +1882.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +539.7%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2050.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4292.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Pecan pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 5.71g 37%
Fats 1.12g 22.2g 32%
Cholesterol 3mg 87mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 11.181g 27%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.712mg 26%
Selenium 0.3µg 12µg 21%
Calories 56kcal 412kcal 18%
Saturated fat 0.45g 3.989g 16%
Copper 0.07mg 0.211mg 16%
Carbs 8.16g 52.2g 15%
Sodium 532mg 262mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.188mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin A 7µg 82µg 8%
Zinc 0.3mg 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.479mg 7%
Iron 1.07mg 1.48mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 26mg 4%
Phosphorus 74mg 94mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 32mg 2%
Protein 3.74g 4.9g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.847mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.17µg 2%
Folate 20µg 26µg 2%
Net carbs 8.16g 52.2g N/A
Potassium 144mg 133mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.