Lentils vs. Beef Broth
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Beef Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
beef broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and beef broth:
- Beef broth has 502.2 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and beef broth has 94% less calories than lentil - beef broth has 7 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to beef broth per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for beef broth, 69:3:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 3% |
| Fat | 3% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef broth has 502.2 times less carbohydrates than lentil - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef broth - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef broth has less sugar than lentil - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 691% more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef broth and lentils are low in saturated fat - beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than beef broth - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lentils and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lentils and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both lentils and beef broth contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Lentils | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 217% more calcium than beef broth - beef broth has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than beef broth - beef broth has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 583% more potassium than beef broth - beef broth has 54mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than beef broth per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 0.01 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does beef broth or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and beef broth has 90% less calories than lentil - beef broth has 7 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is beef broth or lentils better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 690% more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does beef broth or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef broth has 502.2 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - beef broth has 0.04g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does beef broth or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than beef broth - beef broth has 0.17mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does beef broth or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 580% more potassium than beef broth - beef broth has 54mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.