Lentil vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lentil and adzuki bean
- Lentil has more iron, folate, and vitamin B6; however, adzuki bean is richer in copper.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for iron is 17% more.
- Lentil contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than adzuki bean. Lentil contains 0.178mg of vitamin B6, while adzuki bean contains 0.096mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 IronIron | +66.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +47% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +49.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
7.52 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
24.77 g
Water:
66.29 g
Other:
1.32 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +280% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59% |
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Water
~66.29g
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
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.021 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +611.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +733.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 2mg | 17% |
| Folate | 181µg | 121µg | 15% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.298mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 532mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.77mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.573mg | 3% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 7.52g | 3% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 7.3g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 168mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.717mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 24.77g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.021g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 128kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 17.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.387mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.198mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (29)