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Lentil vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lentil and Crème caramel

  • Lentil has more Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Crème caramel has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Lentil is 43% higher.

Food types used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +776.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +212.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +170.2%
Contains more Copper +796.4%
Contains more Manganese +4840%
Contains more Calcium +336.8%
Contains more Selenium +210.7%
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 25% 15% 7% 42% 11% 7% 13% 10% 2% 48%
Contains more Iron +776.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +212.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +170.2%
Contains more Copper +796.4%
Contains more Manganese +4840%
Contains more Calcium +336.8%
Contains more Selenium +210.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.5%
Contains more Folate +1911.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +1912.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.7%
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 10% 5% 0% 0% 8% 49% 2% 31% 11% 7% 45% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.5%
Contains more Folate +1911.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +1912.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99.1%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Fats +960.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Equal in Water - 68.05
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +99.1%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Fats +960.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Equal in Water - 68.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1878.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1878.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lentil Crème caramel
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Crème caramel Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 22.78g Crème caramel
Protein 9.02g 4.53g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 4.03g Crème caramel
Carbs 20.13g 22.78g Crème caramel
Calories 116kcal 145kcal Crème caramel
Sugar 1.8g 23.15g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 0g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 83mg Crème caramel
Iron 3.33mg 0.38mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 9mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 96mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 118mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 53mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.47mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.028mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.01mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 8.7µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 8IU 161IU Crème caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 46µg Crème caramel
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.23mg Crème caramel
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.032mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.21mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.082mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.514mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.044mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 9µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.2µg 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 90mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 1.799g Lentil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 1.266g Crème caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.392g Crème caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Crème caramel
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
14%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.1)

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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.