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Lentil vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lentil and Chewing gum

  • The amount of Folate, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc in Lentil is higher than in Chewing gum.
  • Lentil covers your daily need of Folate 45% more than Chewing gum.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chewing gum.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +18350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +18350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Water +2578.5%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Contains more Carbs +380.4%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Water +2578.5%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Contains more Carbs +380.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.4%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 94.3g Chewing gum
Protein 9.02g 0g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 0.3g Lentil
Carbs 20.13g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 116kcal 360kcal Chewing gum
Sugar 1.8g 66.08g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 2.4g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 0mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 0mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 0mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 2mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 1mg Chewing gum
Zinc 1.27mg 0mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 0.6µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 0µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.042g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.079g Chewing gum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.137g Lentil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Chewing gum
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
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.28g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.