Lentil vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lentil and chinese cuisine
- Lentil has more folate, iron, fiber, copper, manganese, and phosphorus, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
- Chinese cuisine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 41% more than lentil.
- Lentil contains 5 times more fiber than chinese cuisine. While lentil contains 7.9g of fiber, chinese cuisine contains only 1.5g.
- The amount of sodium in lentil is lower.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.
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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 | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +412.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139.3% |
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 | +412.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +302.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +673.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +645.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2917.6% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1294.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.9% |
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1801.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1117.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 51.3µg | 41% |
| Folate | 181µg | 45µg | 34% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.11mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 1.5g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.049mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 409mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 76mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.147mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 2.13g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.033mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 11.6mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 6.7µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 204mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.443mg | 4% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 7.08g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 7.29g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 1.32mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 34.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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