Lentil soup vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lentil soup and steak
- 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 steak is 87% higher.
- Lentil soup contains 9 times more sodium than steak. Lentil soup contains 532mg of sodium, while steak contains 58mg.
- 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 off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2013.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10500% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +568.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +844.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1733.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +564.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1598.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1663.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +589.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 2.2µg | 87% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 31.8µg | 57% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 6.34mg | 55% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 24.85g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 8.443g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.5mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 5.149mg | 29% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 19.02g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 78mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 9.171g | 22% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 58mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.301mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 2.4mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 163mg | 13% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 271kcal | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.896g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 144mg | 279mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 0g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.993g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.4)