Lentil vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lentil and salmon raw?
- Lentil is richer in folate, iron, fiber, and manganese, yet salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 133% higher.
- Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index than lentil.
We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +24.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2987.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1203.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +624% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +420.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +641.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +359.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1568.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +541% |
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Water
~68.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3185.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1350.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.18µg | 133% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 36.5µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.818mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 7.86mg | 43% |
| Folate | 181µg | 25µg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 0.8mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 0g | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.38mg | 24% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 19.84g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.016mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 1.664mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 55mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 2.539g | 16% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 6.34g | 9% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 2.103g | 5% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 490mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.981g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 200mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 142kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 1.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.587mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 1.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.321g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.115g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.287g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
25%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.928g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $11.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.