Lentil vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lentil and maple sugar
- Lentil is richer in folate, fiber, phosphorus, iron, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, while maple sugar is higher in manganese and zinc.
- Maple sugar covers your daily manganese needs 171% more than lentil.
- Maple sugar has a higher glycemic index (63) than lentil (29).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Sugars, maple.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +373.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +377.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +795.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1777.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +461.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1229.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1457.1% |
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:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +8920% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +770.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +351.6% |
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Other
~0.8g
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
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.064g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 4.422mg | 171% |
| Folate | 181µg | 0µg | 45% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 6.06mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 0g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 3mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 90.9g | 24% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.61mg | 22% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 0.1g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.099mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.009mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.003mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.048mg | 12% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 354kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 2.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 274mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.064g | 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% |
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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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1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
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.