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Muffin vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and lentil soup

  • 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.
  • Lentil soup contains 10 times less cholesterol than muffin. Muffin contains 30mg of cholesterol, while lentil soup contains 3mg.
  • 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 Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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.
Muffin
7
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%
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 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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg

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.
Muffin
11
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%
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 AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 +827.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6133.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Lentil soup
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 Muffin Lentil soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.13g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 1.12g 23%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Calories 375kcal 56kcal 16%
Carbs 53g 8.16g 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.3µg 14%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.12mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.45g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.52g 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Phosphorus 146mg 74mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 3mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.045mg 9%
Sodium 336mg 532mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.07mg 8%
Folate 48µg 20µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.14mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.545mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.09mg 4%
Calcium 44mg 17mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 1.07mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.12µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 7µg 2%
Protein 4.49g 3.74g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.7mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 144mg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.3mg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 8.16g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 9mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Lentil soup
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
30%
Muffin
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
21%
Lentil soup

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

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