Lentil vs Corn raw - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Lentil and Corn raw?
- Lentil is higher in Iron, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Corn raw is higher in Vitamin C.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% more.
- Lentil has 5 times more Copper than Corn raw. While Lentil has 0.251mg of Copper, Corn raw has only 0.054mg.
We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+850%
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Iron
+540.4%
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Phosphorus
+102.2%
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Potassium
+36.7%
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Sodium
-86.7%
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Zinc
+176.1%
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Copper
+364.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
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Calcium
+850%
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Iron
+540.4%
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Phosphorus
+102.2%
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Potassium
+36.7%
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Sodium
-86.7%
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Zinc
+176.1%
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Copper
+364.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+57.1%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B6
+91.4%
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Folate
+331%
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Vitamin K
+466.7%
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Vitamin A
+2237.5%
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Vitamin C
+353.3%
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Vitamin B3
+67%
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Vitamin B5
+12.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155
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Vitamin E
+57.1%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B6
+91.4%
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Folate
+331%
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Vitamin K
+466.7%
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Vitamin A
+2237.5%
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Vitamin C
+353.3%
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Vitamin B3
+67%
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Vitamin B5
+12.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+175.8%
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+31.7%
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Fats
+255.3%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7
Equal in Water - 76.05
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Protein
+175.8%
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+31.7%
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Fats
+255.3%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7
Equal in Water - 76.05
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-83.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+575%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+178.3%
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Saturated Fat
-83.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+575%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+178.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 12.23g | 16.7g |
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Protein | 9.02g | 3.27g |
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Fats | 0.38g | 1.35g |
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Carbs | 20.13g | 18.7g |
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Calories | 116kcal | 86kcal |
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Starch | 5.7g |
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Fructose | 1.94g |
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Sugar | 1.8g | 6.26g |
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Fiber | 7.9g | 2g |
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Calcium | 19mg | 2mg |
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Iron | 3.33mg | 0.52mg |
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Magnesium | 36mg | 37mg |
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Phosphorus | 180mg | 89mg |
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Potassium | 369mg | 270mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 15mg |
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Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.46mg |
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Copper | 0.251mg | 0.054mg |
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Vitamin A | 8IU | 187IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 9µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 6.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.155mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 1.77mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.717mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.093mg |
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Folate | 181µg | 42µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.023mg |
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Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.129mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.129mg |
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Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.348mg |
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Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.137mg |
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Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.067mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.15mg |
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Valine | 0.448mg | 0.185mg |
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Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.089mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.325g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.432g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.487g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%

18%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?

Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.