Lentil vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lentil and chicken fingers
- Lentil is higher in folate, iron, fiber, and copper; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
- Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 45% higher.
- Lentil has 10 times more folate than chicken fingers. While lentil has 181µg of folate, chicken fingers have only 19µg.
- Lentil has less sodium.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index (29) than chicken fingers (46).
The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +263.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +852.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2781.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +675.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +370.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.6% |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3571.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +254.2% |
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7446.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3204.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 8.217mg | 45% |
| Folate | 181µg | 19µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 5.783g | 37% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 0.73mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 769mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 17.5µg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 1.2g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 13.95g | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 3.17mg | 20% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 19.22g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.069mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.426mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 282mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 4.83g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.228mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 1.244mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 2.493g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.179mg | 8% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 271kcal | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 43.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 17.25g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 373mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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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
25%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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