Lentil vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lentil and apple pie
- The amount of folate, iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 in lentil is higher than in apple pie.
- Lentil covers your daily need for folate, 44% more than apple pie.
- Lentil contains 8 times more phosphorus than apple pie. While lentil contains 180mg of phosphorus, apple pie contains only 24mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lentil is lower.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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 | +414.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +467.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +445.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +693.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.4% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +436.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +368.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4425% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +374.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2794.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6756.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1156% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Folate | 181µg | 4µg | 44% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.21mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 1.6g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.046mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 24mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 3.797g | 17% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 11g | 16% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 1.9g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.182mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 2.198g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 4.388g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.038mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 266mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.119mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 65mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.158mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 237kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 34g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.134mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 3.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie 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.