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Lentil vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lentil and Mixed nuts?

  • Lentil is higher in Folate, yet Mixed nuts are higher in Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 73% more.
  • Lentil has 2 times more Folate than Mixed nuts. While Lentil has 181µg of Folate, Mixed nuts have only 83µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lentil is lower.

We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lentil
Lentil
2
:
8
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +515.8%
Contains more Magnesium +536.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +261.4%
Contains more Manganese +313%
Contains more Selenium +1110.7%
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Mixed nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +515.8%
Contains more Magnesium +536.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +261.4%
Contains more Manganese +313%
Contains more Selenium +1110.7%

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
Lentil
3
:
7
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +7009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.3%
Lentil
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%
Mixed nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +7009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
Lentil
1
:
4
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Water +3248.1%
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +14097.4%
Contains more Other +247%
Equal in Carbs - 21.05
Lentil
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Mixed nuts
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Water +3248.1%
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +14097.4%
Contains more Other +247%
Equal in Carbs - 21.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
Lentil
1
:
2
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44412.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8249.7%
Lentil
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Mixed nuts
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44412.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8249.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Protein 9.02g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 0.38g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 20.13g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Calories 116kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 1.8g 4.15g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 7g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 3.33mg 2.61mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 180mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 369mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 2mg 5mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.251mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 0.494mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 2.8µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 8IU 3IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Folate 181µg 83µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.323mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 0.654mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.63mg 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.077mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.448mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.254mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 8.711g Lentil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Mixed nuts
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
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
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 - 8.658g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.