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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 Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +159.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +92.4%
Contains more Copper +230.3%
Contains more Manganese +183.9%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Selenium +275%
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 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +159.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +92.4%
Contains more Copper +230.3%
Contains more Manganese +183.9%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Lentil
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.7%
Contains more Folate +15.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.182
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.7%
Contains more Folate +15.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.182

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Water +522.9%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Fats +360.5%
Contains more Carbs +294.7%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Water +522.9%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Fats +360.5%
Contains more Carbs +294.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.1%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Lentil Cornmeal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 9.02g 7.11g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 1.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 20.13g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 116kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.8g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 7.9g 3.9g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 3mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 36mg 32mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 99mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 142mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 7mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.66mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.076mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.174mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 8IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.24mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 181µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.038mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0.172mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.242mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.63mg 0.105mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.366mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.337mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.172mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.22g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.