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

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How are pork Meat and lentil soup 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.
  • Pork Meat contains 127 times more selenium than lentil soup. Pork Meat contains 38.2µg of selenium, while lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup is lower in cholesterol.
  • Lentil soup has a higher glycemic index (44) than pork Meat (0).

Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve 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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.07mg

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 0% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat Lentil soup
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 Pork Meat Lentil soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.07mg 73%
Selenium 38.2µg 0.3µg 69%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.09mg 50%
Protein 26.17g 3.74g 45%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 0.545mg 43%
Phosphorus 267mg 74mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.045mg 26%
Cholesterol 73mg 3mg 23%
Sodium 57mg 532mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.12µg 19%
Zinc 2.42mg 0.3mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.14mg 17%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Potassium 421mg 144mg 8%
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 5%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.12mg 5%
Folate 0µg 20µg 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.07mg 5%
Calories 143kcal 56kcal 4%
Fats 3.51g 1.12g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.13g 3%
Saturated fat 1.198g 0.45g 3%
Carbs 0g 8.16g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 0.52g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Calcium 6mg 17mg 1%
Iron 1.15mg 1.07mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.16g 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
Pork Meat Lentil soup
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
63%
Pork Meat
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
21%
Lentil soup

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