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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.

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 Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +213.8%
Contains more Manganese +517.5%
Contains more Zinc +365.4%
Contains more Selenium +960.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +213.8%
Contains more Manganese +517.5%
Contains more Zinc +365.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Lentil
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Folate +2916.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Folate +2916.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +8200%
Contains more Protein +162.6%
Contains more Fats +5639.5%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +8200%
Contains more Protein +162.6%
Contains more Fats +5639.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16335.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.9%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16335.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Lentil Rib eye steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 0g Lentil
Protein 9.02g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 0.38g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 20.13g 0g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Sugar 1.8g 0g Rib eye steak
Fiber 7.9g 0g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 11mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 2.24mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 22mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 152mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 260mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 54mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.251mg 0.08mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.08mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 8IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg Lentil
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.071mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.536mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 181µg 6µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.323mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.39mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.654mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.63mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.077mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.448mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.254mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Lentil
Trans Fat 0g 1.478g Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 9.684g Lentil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.027g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Lentil
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.631g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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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