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

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Important differences between pecan pie and lentil soup

  • 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.
  • Pecan pie has 40 times more selenium than lentil soup. Pecan pie has 12µg of selenium, while lentil soup has 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than lentil soup.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
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 +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 ~144mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 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 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
~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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +31%
Contains more FatsFats +1882.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +539.7%
Contains more WaterWater +339.7%
~equal in Other ~1.23g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan pie Lentil soup
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 Pecan pie Lentil soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.13g 37%
Fats 22.2g 1.12g 32%
Cholesterol 87mg 3mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.52g 27%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.12mg 26%
Selenium 12µg 0.3µg 21%
Calories 412kcal 56kcal 18%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.45g 16%
Copper 0.211mg 0.07mg 16%
Carbs 52.2g 8.16g 15%
Sodium 262mg 532mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.07mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.045mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 7µg 8%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.3mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.14mg 7%
Iron 1.48mg 1.07mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 9mg 4%
Phosphorus 94mg 74mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 17mg 2%
Protein 4.9g 3.74g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.545mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.12µg 2%
Folate 26µg 20µg 2%
Net carbs 52.2g 8.16g N/A
Potassium 133mg 144mg 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
Pecan pie 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
17%
Pecan pie
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
21%
Lentil soup

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.