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Lentil vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lentil and Milkshake

  • Lentil is higher in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Milkshake is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lentil's daily need coverage for Folate is 44% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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 Iron +3230%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +225.6%
Contains more Copper +392.2%
Contains more Manganese +3428.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +668.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Iron +3230%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +225.6%
Contains more Copper +392.2%
Contains more Manganese +3428.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +668.4%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +323.8%
Contains more Folate +2485.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +323.8%
Contains more Folate +2485.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Fats +697.4%
Equal in Water - 74.45
Equal in Other - 0.91
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Fats +697.4%
Equal in Water - 74.45
Equal in Other - 0.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1267.2%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1267.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 9.02g 3.86g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 3.03g Milkshake
Carbs 20.13g 17.75g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 112kcal Lentil
Sugar 1.8g 17.75g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 0g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 3.33mg 0.1mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 12mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 115mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 183mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 95mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.39mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.051mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.014mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 2.3µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 91IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 25µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.05mg Lentil
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.03mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.146mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.368mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.042mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 7µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.2µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.054mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0.174mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.234mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.378mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0.306mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.186mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.258mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.105mg Lentil
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 1.886g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.875g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.113g Lentil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil Milkshake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Lentil
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.833g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil 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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.