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Chinook salmon vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinook salmon and Lentil

  • Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Lentil is higher in Folate, Fiber, Iron, and Copper.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 120% more than Lentil.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
5
:
5
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains more Magnesium +238.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Selenium +1571.4%
Contains more Iron +265.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Copper +373.6%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains more Magnesium +238.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Selenium +1571.4%
Contains more Iron +265.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Copper +373.6%
Contains more Manganese +2500%

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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
7
:
5
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.1%
Contains more Folate +417.1%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
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 +6100%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.1%
Contains more Folate +417.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
3
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Protein +185.1%
Contains more Fats +3421.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 69.64
Equal in Other - 0.83
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 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 +185.1%
Contains more Fats +3421.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 69.64
Equal in Other - 0.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
1
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8871.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Lentil
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8871.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.23g Lentil
Protein 25.72g 9.02g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 20.13g Lentil
Calories 231kcal 116kcal Chinook salmon
Sugar 1.8g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 28mg 19mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 122mg 36mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 180mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 369mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 0.56mg 1.27mg Lentil
Copper 0.053mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.019mg 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 46.8µg 2.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 8IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1.5mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.073mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 1.06mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.638mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.178mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.081mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.323mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.39mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 0.654mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 0.63mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.077mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.445mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.448mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.254mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.053g Lentil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.064g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.175g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Lentil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chinook salmon
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.161g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $13.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.