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Almonds vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between almonds and lentil

  • Almonds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and fiber; however, lentil is richer in folate.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 170% higher.
  • Almonds have 72 times more saturated fat than lentil. While almonds have 3.802g of saturated fat, lentil has only 0.053g.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index (0) than lentil (29).

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almonds
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Lentil
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1315.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more IronIron +11.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +310.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +341.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Lentil
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Lentil
1
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13039.5%
Contains more OtherOther +256.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1479.1%
~equal in Carbs ~20.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Lentil
1
18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49198.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6945.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Lentil DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.11mg 170%
Copper 1.031mg 0.251mg 87%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.073mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.175g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.064g 79%
Fats 49.93g 0.38g 76%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.494mg 73%
Magnesium 270mg 36mg 56%
Phosphorus 481mg 180mg 43%
Folate 44µg 181µg 34%
Calcium 269mg 19mg 25%
Protein 21.15g 9.02g 24%
Calories 579kcal 116kcal 23%
Fiber 12.5g 7.9g 18%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.053g 17%
Zinc 3.12mg 1.27mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.06mg 16%
Potassium 733mg 369mg 11%
Iron 3.71mg 3.33mg 5%
Choline 52.1mg 32.7mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.169mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.638mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.178mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Selenium 4.1µg 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 12.23g N/A
Carbs 21.55g 20.13g 0%
Sugar 4.35g 1.8g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.254mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds Lentil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.