Lentil vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lentil and rib eye steak?
- Lentil is higher in folate, fiber, and copper, yet rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in lentil is lower.
- The glycemic index of rib eye steak is lower.
We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types 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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +213.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +517.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +365.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +960.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +138% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +293.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +363% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.2% |
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:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +8200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5639.5% |
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
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16335.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +486.9% |
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 | 2.1µg | 88% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 29.7µg | 49% |
| Folate | 181µg | 6µg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 9.684g | 44% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 5.91mg | 42% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 21.81g | 33% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 0g | 32% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 23.69g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 10.519g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 4.908mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.477mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.08mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.08mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.287mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 2.24mg | 14% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 291kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.071mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 0g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1.027g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 260mg | 3% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 48.8mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.536mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.478g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 |
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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
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48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.631g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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