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Lentil vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lentil and Wheat Bread

  • Lentil has more Folate, and Fiber, however, Wheat Bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Wheat Bread covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Lentil.
  • Wheat Bread contains 2 times less Folate than Lentil. Lentil contains 181µg of Folate, while Wheat Bread contains 86µg.
  • Lentil has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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
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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +768.4%
Contains more IronIron +22.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1092.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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
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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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +110.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +489.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +235.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +187.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1023.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177%
Contains more OtherOther +233.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1492.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +882.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 116kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 9.02g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 0.38g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.2mg Lentil
Net carbs 12.23g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Carbs 20.13g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Magnesium 36mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Calcium 19mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 369mg 223mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 1.8g 6.42g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 4.7g Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.198mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 180mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 2mg 601mg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.494mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 2.8µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.456mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.153mg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Folate 181µg 86µg Lentil
Choline 32.7mg 22.1mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.989g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 1.019g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.323mg 0.299mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.258mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.461mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0.215mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.315mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.31mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.15mg Lentil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Wheat Bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Lentil
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.