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Lentil vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lentil and Bean raw

  • Bean raw has more Folate, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Lentil.
  • Bean raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 86% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.

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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
Lentil
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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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +494.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +277.5%
Contains more IronIron +52.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +896.4%

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
Lentil
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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% 0.48% 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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +320%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +229.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more WaterWater +514.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.5%
Contains more FatsFats +223.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210.7%
Contains more OtherOther +318.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +257.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Bean raw Opinion
Calories 116kcal 347kcal Bean raw
Protein 9.02g 21.42g Bean raw
Fats 0.38g 1.23g Bean raw
Vitamin C 1.5mg 6.3mg Bean raw
Net carbs 12.23g 47.05g Bean raw
Carbs 20.13g 62.55g Bean raw
Magnesium 36mg 176mg Bean raw
Calcium 19mg 113mg Bean raw
Potassium 369mg 1393mg Bean raw
Iron 3.33mg 5.07mg Bean raw
Sugar 1.8g 2.11g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 15.5g Bean raw
Copper 0.251mg 0.893mg Bean raw
Zinc 1.27mg 2.28mg Bean raw
Starch 34.17g Bean raw
Phosphorus 180mg 411mg Bean raw
Sodium 2mg 12mg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.21mg Bean raw
Manganese 0.494mg 1.148mg Bean raw
Selenium 2.8µg 27.9µg Bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.713mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.212mg Bean raw
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 1.174mg Bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.785mg Bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.474mg Bean raw
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.6µg Bean raw
Folate 181µg 525µg Bean raw
Choline 32.7mg 66.2mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.235g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.229g Bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.407g Bean raw
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.237mg Bean raw
Threonine 0.323mg 0.81mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.871mg Bean raw
Leucine 0.654mg 1.558mg Bean raw
Lysine 0.63mg 1.356mg Bean raw
Methionine 0.077mg 0.259mg Bean raw
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.095mg Bean raw
Valine 0.448mg 0.998mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.254mg 0.556mg Bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.