Lentil vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lentil and Soba
- Soba has less Folate, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
- Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 44% more than Soba.
- Soba contains 31 times less Copper than Lentil. Lentil contains 0.251mg of Copper, while Soba contains 0.008mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked.
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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
+375%
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Iron
+593.8%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+620%
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Potassium
+954.3%
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Sodium
-96.7%
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Zinc
+958.3%
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Copper
+3037.5%
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Manganese
+32.1%
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Calcium
+375%
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Iron
+593.8%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+620%
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Potassium
+954.3%
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Sodium
-96.7%
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Zinc
+958.3%
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Copper
+3037.5%
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Manganese
+32.1%
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
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+79.8%
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Vitamin B2
+180.8%
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Vitamin B3
+107.8%
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Vitamin B5
+171.5%
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Vitamin B6
+345%
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Folate
+2485.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+79.8%
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Vitamin B2
+180.8%
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Vitamin B3
+107.8%
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Vitamin B5
+171.5%
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Vitamin B6
+345%
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Folate
+2485.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+78.3%
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Fats
+280%
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+112.8%
Equal in Carbs - 21.44
Equal in Water - 73.01
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Protein
+78.3%
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Fats
+280%
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+112.8%
Equal in Carbs - 21.44
Equal in Water - 73.01
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+146.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+464.5%
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+146.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+464.5%
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
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 |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 21.44g |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 5.06g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 21.44g |
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| Calories | 116kcal | 99kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.8g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 0.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 35mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 60mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.12mg |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.008mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.374mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.177mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.195mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.33mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.072mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.217mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.119mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.019g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.031g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)