Candy bar vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between candy bar and lentil?
- Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, and phosphorus, yet lentil is higher in iron and folate.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11756% more.
- Candy bar has 88 times more saturated fat than lentil. While candy bar has 4.678g of saturated fat, lentil has only 0.053g.
- The glycemic index of lentil is lower.
We used Candies, peanut bar 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +205.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +310.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +3627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +647.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85855.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +141.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8768.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4252.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26026.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5985.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
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 Sodium |
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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 minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.178mg | 11756% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 0.175g | 70% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.251mg | 58% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 0.38g | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 1.06mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 0.064g | 42% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.494mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 3.33mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 0.11mg | 27% |
| Folate | 75µg | 181µg | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 1.27mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 0.053g | 21% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 116kcal | 20% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 36mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 180mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 7.9g | 15% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 9.02g | 13% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 20.13g | 9% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.169mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.638mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 2.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 369mg | 1% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 32.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
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
2748%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.625g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar 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.