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Lentil vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil and Duck meat

  • Lentil is richer in Folate, Fiber, and Manganese, while Duck meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Duck meat covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Lentil.
  • Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Lentil
Lentil
8
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.227
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.227

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
Lentil
2
:
10
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2916.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2525%
Contains more Vitamin E +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.174
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.18
Lentil
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%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2916.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2525%
Contains more Vitamin E +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.174
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
Lentil
3
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Protein +110.5%
Contains more Fats +7360.5%
Equal in Other - 0.82
Lentil
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Protein +110.5%
Contains more Fats +7360.5%
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
Lentil
1
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20056.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1985.7%
Lentil
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20056.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1985.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Duck meat Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 0g Lentil
Protein 9.02g 18.99g Duck meat
Fats 0.38g 28.35g Duck meat
Carbs 20.13g 0g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Sugar 1.8g 0g Duck meat
Fiber 7.9g 0g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 11mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 2.7mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 16mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 156mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 204mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 59mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 1.86mg Duck meat
Copper 0.251mg 0.227mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.019mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 20µg Duck meat
Vitamin A 8IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 4.825mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.18mg Duck meat
Folate 181µg 6µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Duck meat
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.323mg 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 0.654mg 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 0.63mg 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.077mg 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.448mg 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.254mg 0.462mg Duck meat
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 9.67g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 3.65g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.