Lentil vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lentil and hummus different?
- Lentil is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B5, and fiber, while hummus is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
- Hummus covers your daily need for copper, 31% more than lentil.
- Lentil contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than hummus. Lentil contains 0.638mg of vitamin B5, while hummus contains 0.132mg.
- Lentil is lower in saturated fat.
- Lentil has a higher glycemic index (29) than hummus (6).
Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Hummus, commercial types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +61.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +97.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2426.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6210.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1964.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.527mg | 31% |
| Folate | 181µg | 83µg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 3.613g | 23% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 379mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 9.6g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.773mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 2.44mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.132mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 4.039g | 10% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 6g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 71mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 1.437g | 6% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.83mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 228mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.582mg | 3% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 166kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 14.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 7.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 176mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.