Lentil vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lentil and baby food
- Lentil has more folate; however, baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and magnesium.
- Baby food covers your daily iron needs 552% more than lentil.
- Baby food contains 4 times less folate than lentil. Lentil contains 181µg of folate, while baby food contains 43µg.
- The glycemic index of baby food is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3757.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1326.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +825% |
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 KVitamin K | +13.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1342.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3621.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3174.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +939.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1057.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +297.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1784.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +869.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 47.5mg | 552% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 34.714mg | 210% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 2.717mg | 203% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 2.438mg | 189% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 733mg | 71% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 25.9µg | 42% |
| Folate | 181µg | 43µg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 392mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 3.68mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 73.4g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 100mg | 15% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 379kcal | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 2.4mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1.697g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.334mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 1.074mg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 12.2g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 4.4g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 1.206g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.769g | 3% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 23.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 437mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 7.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.286mg | 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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164%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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260%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.716g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)