Avocado vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between avocadoes and lentil?
- Avocadoes are higher in vitamin K, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin C, yet lentil is higher in iron, folate, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for iron is 35% more.
- Avocadoes have 40 times more saturated fat than lentil. While avocadoes have 2.126g of saturated fat, lentil has only 0.053g.
- The glycemic index of lentil is lower.
We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +505.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +246.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1781.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +123.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3757.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +351% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15210.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +937.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Iron | 0.55mg | 3.33mg | 35% |
| Folate | 81µg | 181µg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 0.064g | 24% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 0.38g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 180mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 1.7µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.494mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.638mg | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 9.02g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.11mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.175g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.169mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 0.053g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.251mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.178mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 7.9g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 20.13g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.06mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 32.7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 369mg | 3% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 116kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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
32%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)