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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 of 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.

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.
Lentil
10
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Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +175.2%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +467.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +693.8%
Contains more Copper +445.7%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +175.2%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +467.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +693.8%
Contains more Copper +445.7%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.4%
Contains more Folate +4425%
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.4%
Contains more Folate +4425%
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +374.7%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Carbs +68.9%
Equal in Other - 0.9
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +374.7%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Carbs +68.9%
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6756.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1156%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6756.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Lentil Apple pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 9.02g 1.9g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 20.13g 34g Apple pie
Calories 116kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Sugar 1.8g Apple pie
Fiber 7.9g 1.6g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 11mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 1.21mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 7mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 24mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 65mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 266mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.16mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.046mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.182mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.134mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.119mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.038mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 4µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.026mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0.054mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.073mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.129mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0.07mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.032mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.088mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.084mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.038mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 3.797g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Apple pie
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
26%
Lentil
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
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.

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.