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Black turtle bean vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Black turtle bean and Lentil?

  • Lentil has less Copper, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Calcium than Black turtle bean.
  • Black turtle bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 83% higher.
  • Black turtle bean has 8 times more Calcium than Lentil. Black turtle bean has 160mg of Calcium, while Lentil has 19mg.

We used Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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1
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Calcium +742.1%
Contains more Iron +161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +306.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Copper +298.4%
Contains more Manganese +102.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Black turtle bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +742.1%
Contains more Iron +161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +306.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Copper +298.4%
Contains more Manganese +102.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
9
:
1
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Black turtle bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
Lentil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Protein +135.6%
Contains more Fats +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +214.2%
Contains more Other +333.7%
Contains more Water +533.1%
Black turtle bean
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Lentil
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 Protein +135.6%
Contains more Fats +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +214.2%
Contains more Other +333.7%
Contains more Water +533.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Black turtle bean
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 g
Lentil
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black turtle bean Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 47.75g 12.23g Black turtle bean
Protein 21.25g 9.02g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.9g 0.38g Black turtle bean
Carbs 63.25g 20.13g Black turtle bean
Calories 339kcal 116kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 2.12g 1.8g Lentil
Fiber 15.5g 7.9g Black turtle bean
Calcium 160mg 19mg Black turtle bean
Iron 8.7mg 3.33mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 160mg 36mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 440mg 180mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 1500mg 369mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 9mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 2.2mg 1.27mg Black turtle bean
Copper 1mg 0.251mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 1mg 0.494mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 3.2µg 2.8µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 17IU 8IU Black turtle bean
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.11mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.169mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.073mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 1.06mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.638mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.178mg Black turtle bean
Folate 444µg 181µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 5.6µg 1.7µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.081mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.894mg 0.323mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.39mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 1.697mg 0.654mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 1.459mg 0.63mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.32mg 0.077mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.445mg Black turtle bean
Valine 1.112mg 0.448mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.592mg 0.254mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.078g 0.064g Black turtle bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 0.175g Black turtle bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Lentil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Black turtle bean
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.179g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.