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Lentil soup vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lentil soup and Turkey meat

  • Lentil soup has less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 56% more than Lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup has 5 times more Sodium than Turkey meat. While Lentil soup has 532mg of Sodium, Turkey meat has only 103mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.4%
Contains more Potassium +66%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +726.7%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Selenium +9833.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.4%
Contains more Potassium +66%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +726.7%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Selenium +9833.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.09

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +577.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +577.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13500%
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Other +156.3%
Contains more Protein +663.4%
Contains more Fats +559.8%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +13500%
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Other +156.3%
Contains more Protein +663.4%
Contains more Fats +559.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1530%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1530%

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 Turkey meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 0.06g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 1.12g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 8.16g 0.06g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 17mg 14mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 9mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 74mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 144mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 532mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 0.3mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.07mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.12mg 0.014mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 145IU 39IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.045mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 20µg 9µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 3mg 109mg Lentil soup
Trans Fat 0.101g Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 2.155g Lentil soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Turkey meat
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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
9%
Lentil soup
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.705g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

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

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