French beans vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between French beans and Lentil
- French beans has more Fiber, while Lentil has more Iron, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
- Lentil covers your daily need of Iron 28% more than French beans.
- French beans contains 3 times more Calcium than Lentil. While French beans contains 63mg of Calcium, Lentil contains only 19mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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.
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Calcium
+231.6%
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Magnesium
+55.6%
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Iron
+208.3%
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Phosphorus
+76.5%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+98.4%
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Copper
+118.3%
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Manganese
+29.3%
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Selenium
+133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 369
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Calcium
+231.6%
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Magnesium
+55.6%
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Iron
+208.3%
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Phosphorus
+76.5%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+98.4%
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Copper
+118.3%
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Manganese
+29.3%
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Selenium
+133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 369
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.
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Vitamin A
+166.7%
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Vitamin C
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+30%
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Vitamin B2
+17.7%
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Vitamin B3
+94.1%
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Vitamin B5
+187.4%
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Vitamin B6
+69.5%
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Folate
+141.3%
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Vitamin A
+166.7%
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Vitamin C
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+30%
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Vitamin B2
+17.7%
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Vitamin B3
+94.1%
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Vitamin B5
+187.4%
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Vitamin B6
+69.5%
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Folate
+141.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+19.3%
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Other
+92.8%
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Protein
+27.9%
Equal in Water - 69.64
Protein:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
Carbs:
24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
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1.6 g
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
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0.83 g
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+19.3%
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+92.8%
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Protein
+27.9%
Equal in Water - 69.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+158.9%
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Saturated Fat
-36.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.453 g
Saturated Fat:
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.175 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+158.9%
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Saturated Fat
-36.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.1%
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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Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 14.62g | 12.23g | |
Protein | 7.05g | 9.02g | |
Fats | 0.76g | 0.38g | |
Carbs | 24.02g | 20.13g | |
Calories | 129kcal | 116kcal | |
Sugar | 1.8g | ||
Fiber | 9.4g | 7.9g | |
Calcium | 63mg | 19mg | |
Iron | 1.08mg | 3.33mg | |
Magnesium | 56mg | 36mg | |
Phosphorus | 102mg | 180mg | |
Potassium | 370mg | 369mg | |
Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.27mg | |
Copper | 0.115mg | 0.251mg | |
Manganese | 0.382mg | 0.494mg | |
Selenium | 1.2µg | 2.8µg | |
Vitamin A | 3IU | 8IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | ||
Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.5mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.169mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.073mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.546mg | 1.06mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.222mg | 0.638mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 0.178mg | |
Folate | 75µg | 181µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.081mg | |
Threonine | 0.297mg | 0.323mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.39mg | |
Leucine | 0.563mg | 0.654mg | |
Lysine | 0.484mg | 0.63mg | |
Methionine | 0.106mg | 0.077mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.381mg | 0.445mg | |
Valine | 0.369mg | 0.448mg | |
Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.254mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.053g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.064g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.453g | 0.175g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
French beans is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.