Lentil vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between lentil and oatmeal

• Lentil has more folate, fiber, copper, phosphorus, and potassium, while oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
• Lentil covers your daily need for folate, 34% more than oatmeal.
• Lentil contains 6 times more potassium than oatmeal. While lentil contains 369mg of potassium, oatmeal contains only 61mg.
• Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).