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Steak vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Steak and Lentil soup

  • 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 from Steak is 87% higher.
  • Steak contains 106 times more Selenium than Lentil soup. Steak contains 31.8µg of Selenium, while Lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 Iron +124.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +2013.3%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +10500%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +2013.3%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +10500%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%

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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +844.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +480%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +844.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +480%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +564.4%
Contains more Fats +1598.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.3%
Contains more Other +127.8%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +564.4%
Contains more Fats +1598.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.3%
Contains more Other +127.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1663.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +589.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1663.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +589.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Lentil soup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 24.85g 3.74g Steak
Fats 19.02g 1.12g Steak
Carbs 0g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 271kcal 56kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 2.4mg 1.07mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 74mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 144mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 532mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 0.3mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.07mg Steak
Manganese 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 31.8µg 0.3µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 7µg
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.07mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.045mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.545mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.09mg Steak
Folate 6µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.12µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 3mg Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.45g Lentil soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 0.52g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.13g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Lentil soup
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
49%
Steak
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.993g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.