Lentil vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lentil and gingerbread?
- Lentil is richer in folate, phosphorus, and zinc, yet gingerbread is richer in selenium, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for folate is 37% higher.
- Lentil has 3 times more phosphorus than gingerbread. Lentil has 180mg of phosphorus, while gingerbread has 54mg.
- Lentil contains less saturated fat.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.
We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 IronIron | +15.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +482.1% |
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 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +448.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64% |
| 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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +148.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4215.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +144.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.2% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11031.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2309.1% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 181µg | 33µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 4.216g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 16.4g | 25% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 16.3µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 4.122g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 7.124g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 327mg | 14% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 356kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 49.2g | 10% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 70mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.39mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.683mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.162mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 2.88mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.195mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.375mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 1.738mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 439mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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