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Lentil soup vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lentil soup and pot roast

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus in pot roast is higher than in lentil soup.
  • Pot roast covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 84% more than lentil soup.
  • Pot roast has 11 times less sodium than lentil soup. Lentil soup has 532mg of sodium, while pot roast has 47mg.
  • Lentil soup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil soup is 44, while the glycemic index of pot roast is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.4%
Contains more IronIron +126.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8900%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg

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% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +653.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1675%

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
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.2%
Contains more OtherOther +-12400%
Contains more ProteinProtein +673.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1611.6%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1472.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +444.6%

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 Pot roast
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Pot roast DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 2.13µg 84%
Zinc 0.3mg 6.66mg 58%
Protein 3.74g 28.94g 50%
Selenium 0.3µg 27µg 49%
Cholesterol 3mg 116mg 38%
Saturated fat 0.45g 7.548g 32%
Fats 1.12g 19.17g 28%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 4.105mg 22%
Sodium 532mg 47mg 21%
Choline 110.2mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 8.175g 19%
Iron 1.07mg 2.42mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.283mg 15%
Phosphorus 74mg 174mg 14%
Calories 56kcal 297kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.171mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.571mg 9%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.01mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.708g 4%
Copper 0.07mg 0.099mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Folate 20µg 9µg 3%
Potassium 144mg 231mg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.059mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Calcium 17mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Pot roast
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
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
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 - 7.098g)
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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.