Lentil vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lentil and true morels
- Lentil is richer in folate, fiber, and vitamin B1, while true morels are higher in iron, copper, vitamin D, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- True morels cover your daily iron needs 111% more than lentil.
- Lentil has 20 times more folate than true morels. Lentil has 181µg of folate, while true morels have 9µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mushrooms, morel, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +149% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.8% |
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 | +144.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1911.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.5% |
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:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.8% |
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
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 12.18mg | 111% |
| Folate | 181µg | 9µg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.625mg | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.1µg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 206IU | 26% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 2.8g | 20% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 3.12g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.205mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.069mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 2.252mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 2.03mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 5.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.587mg | 4% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 31kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.136mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.433g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 194mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 411mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.57g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 2.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.052g | 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% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
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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
25%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins