Lentil vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lentil and beef tenderloin different?
- Lentil is higher in folate, fiber, manganese, and copper; however, beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 103% higher.
- Lentil has less saturated fat.
- Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index (0) than lentil (29).
Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3428.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +717.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +178.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6373.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +277.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15946.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +471.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.46µg | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 9.72g | 44% |
| Folate | 181µg | 8µg | 43% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 22.9µg | 37% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 24.6g | 37% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 0g | 32% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 23.9g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 10.27g | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 4.03mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.014mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.123mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 3mg | 12% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 91mg | 11% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 324kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 203mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 3.11mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 369mg | 331mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
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
25%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.667g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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