Lentil vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lentil and Cornmeal
- Lentil has more Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Cornmeal is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Iron.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 32% more.
- Lentil contains 3 times more Copper than Cornmeal. Lentil contains 0.251mg of Copper, while Cornmeal contains 0.076mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +230.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +280.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +423.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +368.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.5% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +522.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +360.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +509.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +373.1% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 7.11g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 1.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 75.55g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 79.45g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 142mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 4.36mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 1.61g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.66mg |
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| Starch | 73.3g |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 214IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 10.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.551mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 4.968mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 209µg |
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| Choline | 32.7mg | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.22g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.39g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.828g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 1.006mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.105mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.162mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.366mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.337mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.172mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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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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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.