Lentil vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lentil and broccoli
- Lentil is richer in iron, folate, copper, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B1, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
- Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 97% more than lentil.
- Lentil has 5 times more copper than broccoli. Lentil has 0.251mg of copper, while broccoli has 0.049mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broccoli, raw.
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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 | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +412.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
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 | +138% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +187.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5846.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +609.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5876.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
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~0.37g
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~0.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +481.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +360.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.4% |
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 C | 1.5mg | 89.2mg | 97% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 101.6µg | 83% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 0.73mg | 33% |
| Folate | 181µg | 63µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.049mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 2.6g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 66mg | 16% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 2.82g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.071mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.41mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 34kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 6.64g | 4% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 18.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.639mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.117mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 316mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.038g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.573mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.059mg | 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
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59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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.