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Coca-Cola vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coca-Cola and Lentil

  • Lentil is richer than Coca-Cola in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 45% more than Coca-Cola.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
0
:
10
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +2927.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +18350%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +6250%
Contains more Copper +25000%
Contains more Manganese +24600%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +2927.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +18350%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +6250%
Contains more Copper +25000%
Contains more Manganese +24600%
Contains more Selenium +2700%

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.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
0
:
10
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Coca-Cola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
1
:
4
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +12785.7%
Contains more Fats +1800%
Contains more Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Other +1975%
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 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 Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +12785.7%
Contains more Fats +1800%
Contains more Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Other +1975%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 9.56g 12.23g Lentil
Protein 0.07g 9.02g Lentil
Fats 0.02g 0.38g Lentil
Carbs 9.56g 20.13g Lentil
Calories 37kcal 116kcal Lentil
Sugar 8.97g 1.8g Lentil
Fiber 0g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 2mg 19mg Lentil
Iron 0.11mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 0mg 36mg Lentil
Phosphorus 10mg 180mg Lentil
Potassium 2mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 4mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 0.02mg 1.27mg Lentil
Copper 0.001mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.002mg 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 0.1µg 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.073mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.06mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 0µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0g 0.053g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.064g Lentil
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.175g Lentil

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.