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Corned beef vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and lentil soup

  • Corned beef is richer than lentil soup in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 63% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 109 times more selenium than lentil soup. Corned beef contains 32.8µg of selenium, while lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup contains less cholesterol.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than lentil soup.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +73.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +1426.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
~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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +385.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1594.6%
Contains more OtherOther +110.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1636.2%
Contains more WaterWater +43.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +1673.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +415.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Lentil soup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Lentil soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.12µg 63%
Selenium 32.8µg 0.3µg 59%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.3mg 39%
Cholesterol 98mg 3mg 32%
Protein 18.17g 3.74g 29%
Fats 18.98g 1.12g 27%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.45g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.52g 22%
Sodium 973mg 532mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.545mg 16%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.09mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.045mg 10%
Iron 1.86mg 1.07mg 10%
Calories 251kcal 56kcal 10%
Copper 0.154mg 0.07mg 9%
Phosphorus 125mg 74mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.14mg 6%
Folate 6µg 20µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.13g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.07mg 4%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.12mg 4%
Carbs 0.47g 8.16g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 8.16g N/A
Potassium 145mg 144mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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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