Olive oil vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between olive oil and lentil
- Olive oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K, while lentil has more folate, iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Olive oil covers your daily need for vitamin E, 95% more than lentil.
- Olive oil contains 261 times more saturated fat than lentil. While olive oil contains 13.808g of saturated fat, lentil contains only 0.053g.
- Olive oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of olive oil is 0, while the glycemic index of lentil is 29.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +494.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +12945.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3441.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +26215.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113901.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5913.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 0.064g | 182% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.38g | 153% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 0.11mg | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0.175g | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 0.053g | 63% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 1.7µg | 49% |
| Folate | 0µg | 181µg | 45% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 116kcal | 38% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 3.33mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.9g | 32% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.251mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 180mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.494mg | 21% |
| Protein | 0g | 9.02g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.178mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.169mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.638mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1.27mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 369mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 36mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20.13g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 32.7mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)