Lentil vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lentil and cheese sandwich
- Lentil has more folate and fiber, while cheese sandwich has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for selenium, 39% more than lentil.
- Lentil contains 3 times more folate than cheese sandwich. While lentil contains 181µg of folate, cheese sandwich contains only 64µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lentil is lower.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 | +20.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +973.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +767.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +182.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +484.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 9.166g | 60% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 24.3µg | 39% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 25g | 38% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 839mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 382mg | 29% |
| Folate | 181µg | 64µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.427mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 10.351g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 1.083mg | 26% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 497kcal | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 4.129g | 19% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 204mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 3.1g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.358mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 3.185mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 58.2g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 2.62mg | 9% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.261mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.87mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 9.8g | 2% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 306mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.622mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2076.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6478.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +357.8% |
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Protein
~9.8g
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16073.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5137.7% |
