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Lentil vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil and Chocolate ice cream

  • Lentil is richer in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Chocolate ice cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 41% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Lentil has 7 times more Fiber than Chocolate ice cream. Lentil has 7.9g of Fiber, while Chocolate ice cream has 1.2g.
  • Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 Iron +258.1%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.2%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +85.9%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +473.7%
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 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.2%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +85.9%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +473.7%

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 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.6%
Contains more Folate +1031.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.6%
Contains more Folate +1031.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +56.6%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Fats +2794.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +56.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4915.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.3%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4915.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 9.02g 3.8g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 20.13g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 116kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 1.8g 25.36g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 1.2g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 3.33mg 0.93mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 29mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 107mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 249mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 76mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.58mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.135mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.14mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 2.5µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.7mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.042mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.226mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.554mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.055mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 16µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 6.8g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.