Ginger vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ginger and lentil?
- Ginger has less folate, iron, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B5, and zinc than lentil.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for folate is 43% higher.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index than lentil.
We used Ginger root, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +455% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +429.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +576% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1545.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +395.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 11µg | 181µg | 43% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3.33mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 2g | 7.9g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 180mg | 21% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 9.02g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.169mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.494mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.638mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 1.27mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.251mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 1.06mg | 2% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 116kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.053g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 369mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 20.13g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.178mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 32.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 13mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.175g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)