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Lentil vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lentil and Cherry pie different?

  • Lentil is higher in Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Cherry pie is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Lentil is 39% higher.
  • Lentil contains 6 times more Zinc than Cherry pie. While Lentil contains 1.27mg of Zinc, Cherry pie contains only 0.2mg.
  • Lentil has less Saturated Fat.

Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +379.2%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +535%
Contains more Copper +226%
Contains more Manganese +147%
Contains more Selenium +178.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 7% 13% 7% 25% 6% 26% 27% 43%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +379.2%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +535%
Contains more Copper +226%
Contains more Manganese +147%
Contains more Selenium +178.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.5%
Contains more Folate +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 4% 37% 29% 24% 8% 8% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.5%
Contains more Folate +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +222.1%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Contains more Fats +3110.5%
Contains more Carbs +91.3%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +222.1%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Contains more Fats +3110.5%
Contains more Carbs +91.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8203.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1755.4%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.247 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8203.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1755.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Cherry pie Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 38.5g Cherry pie
Protein 9.02g 2.8g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 12.2g Cherry pie
Carbs 20.13g 38.5g Cherry pie
Calories 116kcal 270kcal Cherry pie
Sugar 1.8g Cherry pie
Fiber 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 10mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 1.85mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 9mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 30mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 77mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 191mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.2mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.077mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.2mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 7.8µg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 8IU 409IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Cherry pie
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.148mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.125mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 1.276mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.123mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.034mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 27µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.031mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0.072mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.088mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.17mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0.067mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.043mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.124mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.104mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.057mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 2.985g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 5.314g Cherry pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 3.247g Cherry pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Cherry pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Lentil
13%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.