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Lentil vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lentil and Millet raw

  • Lentil is higher in Folate, and Potassium, however, Millet raw is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Millet raw's daily need coverage for Copper is 55% higher.
  • Lentil has 2 times more Folate than Millet raw. While Lentil has 181µg of Folate, Millet raw has only 85µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Millet, raw.

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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 Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.01
Equal in Selenium - 2.7
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 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.01
Equal in Selenium - 2.7

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +703.2%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +1010.5%
Contains more Carbs +261.9%
Contains more Other +290.4%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Water +703.2%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +1010.5%
Contains more Carbs +261.9%
Contains more Other +290.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1119.4%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1119.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 64.35g Millet raw
Protein 9.02g 11.02g Millet raw
Fats 0.38g 4.22g Millet raw
Carbs 20.13g 72.85g Millet raw
Calories 116kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Sugar 1.8g Millet raw
Fiber 7.9g 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 19mg 8mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 3.01mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 114mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 180mg 285mg Millet raw
Potassium 369mg 195mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 5mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 1.68mg Millet raw
Copper 0.251mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Manganese 0.494mg 1.632mg Millet raw
Selenium 2.8µg 2.7µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.05mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 181µg 85µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.9µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.119mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.323mg 0.353mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.465mg Millet raw
Leucine 0.654mg 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.63mg 0.212mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.221mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.58mg Millet raw
Valine 0.448mg 0.578mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.254mg 0.236mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.723g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Millet raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.
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.

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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.