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.
- The glycemic index of wheat Bread is higher.
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.
| 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% |
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 | +650% |
| 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% |
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:
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
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
0.989 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 33.4µg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 1.377mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 6.25mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 601mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.382mg | 24% |
| Folate | 181µg | 86µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.439mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 165mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 4.7g | 13% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 55.77g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1.72g | 10% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 313kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 4.09mg | 10% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 12.96g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.198mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 4.27g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.989g | 4% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.456mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 5.7µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 1.019g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.47mg | 2% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 22.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.153mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 188mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 6.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
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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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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89%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.