Lentil vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lentil and Baked beans
- Baked beans have less Folate, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 33% more than Baked beans.
- Baked beans contain 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Lentil. Lentil contains 0.638mg of Vitamin B5, while Baked beans contain 0.155mg.
- Lentil has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, baked, home prepared.
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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 | +67.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.6% |
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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +311.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1255.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~21.63g
~equal in
Water
~65.17g
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
1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3232.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +322.9% |
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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| Calories | 116kcal | 155kcal |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 5.54g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 5.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 16.13g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 21.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 358mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.99mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 5.5g |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.159mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 109mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 422mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.255mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.408mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 48µg |
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| Choline | 32.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 1.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 2.133g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.74g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.228mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.428mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.379mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.086mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.287mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.282mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.153mg |
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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
25%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.