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Hamburger vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hamburger and Lentil

  • Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Lentil is higher in Folate, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 60% more than Lentil.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 Calcium +436.8%
Contains more Zinc +126%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +175.8%
Contains more Manganese +127.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +436.8%
Contains more Zinc +126%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +175.8%
Contains more Manganese +127.6%

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.
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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +223.2%
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% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +223.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Fats +3678.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Other +115.7%
Contains more Water +63.2%
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
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 +89.4%
Contains more Fats +3678.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Other +115.7%
Contains more Water +63.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8485.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8485.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 12.23g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 9.02g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 0.38g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 20.13g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 116kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 1.8g Lentil
Fiber 0.9g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 102mg 19mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 20mg 36mg Lentil
Phosphorus 136mg 180mg Lentil
Potassium 226mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 414mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 2.87mg 1.27mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.217mg 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.169mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.073mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.06mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.178mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.081mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.323mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.39mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.654mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.63mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.077mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.445mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.448mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.254mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Lentil
Trans Fat 0.814g 0g Lentil
Saturated Fat 5.096g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 0.064g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.175g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
42%
Hamburger
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. 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.