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Lentil vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lentil and bran raw

  • Lentil has more folate, while bran raw has more manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, fiber, iron, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Bran raw covers your daily need for manganese, 223% more than lentil.
  • Lentil contains 3 times more folate than bran raw. While lentil contains 181µg of folate, bran raw contains only 52µg.
  • Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of bran raw is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Oat bran, 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.
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +552.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more IronIron +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1039.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1514.3%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~32.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +963.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229%
Contains more OtherOther +249.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3612.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1480.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Bran raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.494mg 5.63mg 223%
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 1.17mg 83%
Phosphorus 180mg 734mg 79%
Selenium 2.8µg 45.2µg 77%
Magnesium 36mg 235mg 47%
Folate 181µg 52µg 32%
Fiber 7.9g 15.4g 30%
Iron 3.33mg 5.41mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 2.766g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 1.494mg 17%
Protein 9.02g 17.3g 17%
Copper 0.251mg 0.403mg 17%
Zinc 1.27mg 3.11mg 17%
Carbs 20.13g 66.22g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.22mg 11%
Fats 0.38g 7.03g 10%
Calories 116kcal 246kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.01mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.053g 1.328g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 2.376g 6%
Potassium 369mg 566mg 6%
Calcium 19mg 58mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.165mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.2µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.934mg 1%
Net carbs 12.23g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 1.45g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Choline 32.7mg 32.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.323mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 0.654mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.63mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.077mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.448mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.254mg 0.41mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Lentil
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.