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Lentil vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lentil and jerky

  • Lentil has more fiber and manganese; however, jerky is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, and selenium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% more.
  • Lentil contains 4 times more manganese than jerky. Lentil contains 0.494mg of manganese, while jerky contains 0.111mg.
  • Lentil contains less saturated fat.
  • Lentil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +62.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.1%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.227mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.154mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.179mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83%
Contains more WaterWater +198.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6636.8%
Contains more OtherOther +724.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17564.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 2mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 1.27mg 8.11mg 62%
Saturated fat 0.053g 10.85g 49%
Protein 9.02g 33.2g 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.38g 25.6g 39%
Phosphorus 180mg 407mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 11.305g 28%
Iron 3.33mg 5.42mg 26%
Fiber 7.9g 1.8g 24%
Manganese 0.494mg 0.111mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Calories 116kcal 410kcal 15%
Choline 32.7mg 109.1mg 14%
Selenium 2.8µg 10.7µg 14%
Folate 181µg 134µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.163mg 10%
Potassium 369mg 597mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.011g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.142mg 5%
Magnesium 36mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 1.732mg 4%
Carbs 20.13g 11g 3%
Copper 0.251mg 0.227mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.154mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 12.23g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 9g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.179mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Lentil
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 2079mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky 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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.