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Lentil soup vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lentil soup and rib eye steak

  • Rib eye steak is richer than lentil soup in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 83% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains 10 times more sodium than rib eye steak. Lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, while rib eye steak contains 54mg.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index than lentil soup.

Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.6%
Contains more IronIron +109.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1870%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9800%

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 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 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 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +537.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +800.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1650%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.071mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12200%
Contains more ProteinProtein +533.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1847.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1922.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +690%

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 Rib eye steak
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 Lentil soup Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 2.1µg 83%
Selenium 0.3µg 29.7µg 53%
Zinc 0.3mg 5.91mg 51%
Saturated fat 0.45g 9.684g 42%
Protein 3.74g 23.69g 40%
Fats 1.12g 21.81g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.477mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 4.908mg 27%
Cholesterol 3mg 80mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 10.519g 25%
Sodium 532mg 54mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.287mg 19%
Iron 1.07mg 2.24mg 15%
Calories 56kcal 291kcal 12%
Phosphorus 74mg 152mg 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.536mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 1.027g 6%
Folate 20µg 6µg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 22mg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Potassium 144mg 260mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.08mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 8µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.071mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Rib eye steak
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
8%
Lentil soup
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
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 - 9.234g)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients

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

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