Lentil vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lentil and green beans
- Lentil has more folate, iron, phosphorus, copper, fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and zinc, while green beans have more vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Green beans cover your daily need for vitamin K, 39% more than lentil.
- Lentil contains 9 times more vitamin B5 than green beans. While lentil contains 0.638mg of vitamin B5, green beans contain only 0.074mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +412.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +340.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +408% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +520.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +762.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +448.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +546.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2717.6% |
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:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +377.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +155.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.1% |
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
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +481.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 47.9µg | 39% |
| Folate | 181µg | 33µg | 37% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 0.65mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.057mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 29mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 3.2g | 19% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 1.89g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.074mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.285mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 9.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.074mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 146mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 35kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 7.88g | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.614mg | 3% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 16.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.145g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.035mg | 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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.