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Lentil soup vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lentil soup and Short ribs

  • Short ribs are higher than Lentil soup in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 104% more than Lentil soup.
  • Lentil soup contains 11 times more Sodium than Short ribs. While Lentil soup contains 532mg of Sodium, Short ribs contain only 50mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +115.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1526.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6833.3%

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% 8.7% 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% 0% 5.8% 21% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +349.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2083.3%

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +140.1%
Contains more OtherOther +68.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +476.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3648.2%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3530.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1076.9%

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 Short ribs
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 Short ribs Opinion
Calories 56kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Protein 3.74g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 1.12g 41.98g Short ribs
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Net carbs 8.16g 0g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 0g Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg 94mg Lentil soup
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Magnesium 9mg 15mg Short ribs
Calcium 17mg 12mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 224mg Short ribs
Iron 1.07mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Copper 0.07mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Zinc 0.3mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 74mg 162mg Short ribs
Sodium 532mg 50mg Short ribs
Vitamin A 145IU 0IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.05mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Folate 20µg 5µg Lentil soup
Choline 82.2mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 0.45g 17.8g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 1.53g Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Short ribs
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
9%
Lentil soup
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
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 - 17.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.