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Lentil vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lentil and absinthe

  • The amount of folate, iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and zinc in lentil is higher than in absinthe.
  • Lentil covers your daily need for folate, 45% more than absinthe.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of absinthe is 0, while the glycemic index of lentil is 29.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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.
Lentil
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18350%
Contains more IronIron +8225%
Contains more CopperCopper +1095.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3075%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2644.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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.
Lentil
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
4
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +5020.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Absinthe DV% diff.
Folate 181µg 0µg 45%
Iron 3.33mg 0.04mg 41%
Fiber 7.9g 0g 32%
Copper 0.251mg 0.021mg 26%
Phosphorus 180mg 4mg 25%
Manganese 0.494mg 0.018mg 21%
Protein 9.02g 0g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.006mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.001mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0mg 13%
Potassium 369mg 2mg 11%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.04mg 11%
Calories 116kcal 295kcal 9%
Magnesium 36mg 0mg 9%
Carbs 20.13g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.013mg 7%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.004mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Fats 0.38g 0g 1%
Net carbs 12.23g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.053g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.323mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.654mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.63mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.077mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.448mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.254mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Absinthe
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Lentil
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.