Honey vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between honey and lentil?
- Honey has less folate, iron, fiber, phosphorus, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and zinc than lentil.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for folate is 45% higher.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index than honey.
We used Honey 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 | +1700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +609.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +692.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +597.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +477.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +517.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +776% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +838.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +641.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1386.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +309.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2906.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +307.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +315% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 40.94g | 51% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 181µg | 45% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 3.33mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 7.9g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 180mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.251mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 82.4g | 20.13g | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.494mg | 18% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 9.02g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.169mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.178mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.638mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.27mg | 10% |
| Calories | 304kcal | 116kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 369mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 36mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.121mg | 1.06mg | 6% |
| Choline | 2.2mg | 32.7mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.175g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 82.2g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 82.12g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.004mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.004mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.01mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.008mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.009mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.001mg | 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
2%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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 Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)