Lentil vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lentil and arborio rice
- Lentil has more folate, iron, phosphorus, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, and manganese, while arborio rice has more selenium.
- Lentil covers your daily need for folate, 31% more than arborio rice.
- Lentil contains 14 times more potassium than arborio rice. While lentil contains 369mg of potassium, arborio rice contains only 26mg.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1319.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +248.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +445.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +167.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +356.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +201.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +206.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +336.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.7% |
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Water
~68.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.051g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.058g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 32% | |
| Folate | 181µg | 59µg | 31% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.46mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 33mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.072mg | 20% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 2.36g | 13% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 26mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.059mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 7.5µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.357mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.397mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.016mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 28.73g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 1.493mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 130kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.056mg | 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
25%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)