Kumquat vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kumquat and lentil different?
- Kumquat is higher in vitamin C; however, lentil is richer in folate, iron, phosphorus, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for kumquat is 47% higher.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index (29) than kumquat (67).
Kumquats, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +226.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +647.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +847.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +265.9% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +2826.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +356.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +394.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +964.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +289.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +379.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.175g
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 1.5mg | 47% |
| Folate | 17µg | 181µg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 3.33mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 180mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.251mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.135mg | 0.494mg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.88g | 9.02g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.169mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.178mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.27mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 0.638mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 7.9g | 6% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 369mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 1.06mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 32.7mg | 4% |
| Calories | 71kcal | 116kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 20.13g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.4g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.36g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.175g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
14%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.