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Lentil vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil and Fruitcake

  • Lentil is richer than Fruitcake in Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 40% more than Fruitcake.
  • Lentil has 5 times more Copper than Fruitcake. Lentil has 0.251mg of Copper, while Fruitcake has 0.05mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.2%
Contains more Potassium +141.2%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +370.4%
Contains more Copper +402%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.2%
Contains more Potassium +141.2%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +370.4%
Contains more Copper +402%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%

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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287%
Contains more Folate +805%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin E +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287%
Contains more Folate +805%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin E +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +211%
Contains more Water +175.3%
Contains more Fats +2294.7%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +32.5%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +211%
Contains more Water +175.3%
Contains more Fats +2294.7%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6462.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1798.9%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6462.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1798.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 9.02g 2.9g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 20.13g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 116kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 1.8g 27.42g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 3.7g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 3.33mg 2.07mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 16mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 52mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 153mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 101mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.27mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.05mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.22mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 2µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.05mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.791mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.226mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.046mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 20µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.5µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.042mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0.102mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.121mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.206mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0.121mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.059mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.14mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.144mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.071mg Lentil
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 1.048g Lentil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.