Lentil vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lentil and Pea raw
- Lentil has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper, however, Pea raw has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pea raw is 43% higher.
- Pea raw has 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Lentil. Lentil has 0.638mg of Vitamin B5, while Pea raw has 0.104mg.
Food types used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Peas, green, 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.
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Iron
+126.5%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+51.2%
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Sodium
-60%
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Copper
+42.6%
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Manganese
+20.5%
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Selenium
+55.6%
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Calcium
+31.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Zinc - 1.24
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Iron
+126.5%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+51.2%
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Sodium
-60%
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Copper
+42.6%
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Manganese
+20.5%
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Selenium
+55.6%
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Calcium
+31.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Zinc - 1.24
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.
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Vitamin B5
+513.5%
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Folate
+178.5%
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Vitamin A
+9462.5%
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Vitamin E
+18.2%
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Vitamin C
+2566.7%
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Vitamin B1
+57.4%
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Vitamin B2
+80.8%
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Vitamin B3
+97.2%
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Vitamin K
+1358.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.169
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Vitamin B5
+513.5%
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Folate
+178.5%
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Vitamin A
+9462.5%
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Vitamin E
+18.2%
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Vitamin C
+2566.7%
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Vitamin B1
+57.4%
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Vitamin B2
+80.8%
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Vitamin B3
+97.2%
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Vitamin K
+1358.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.169
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+66.4%
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Carbs
+39.3%
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Water
+13.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Other - 0.87
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Protein
+66.4%
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Carbs
+39.3%
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+13.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Other - 0.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-25.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+82.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.187
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Saturated Fat
-25.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+82.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.187
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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Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 12.23g | 8.75g | |
Protein | 9.02g | 5.42g | |
Fats | 0.38g | 0.4g | |
Carbs | 20.13g | 14.45g | |
Calories | 116kcal | 81kcal | |
Fructose | 0.39g | ||
Sugar | 1.8g | 5.67g | |
Fiber | 7.9g | 5.7g | |
Calcium | 19mg | 25mg | |
Iron | 3.33mg | 1.47mg | |
Magnesium | 36mg | 33mg | |
Phosphorus | 180mg | 108mg | |
Potassium | 369mg | 244mg | |
Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | |
Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.24mg | |
Copper | 0.251mg | 0.176mg | |
Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.41mg | |
Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.8µg | |
Vitamin A | 8IU | 765IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 38µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.13mg | |
Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 40mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.266mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.132mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 2.09mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.104mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.169mg | |
Folate | 181µg | 65µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 24.8µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.037mg | |
Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.203mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.195mg | |
Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.323mg | |
Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.317mg | |
Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.082mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.2mg | |
Valine | 0.448mg | 0.235mg | |
Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.107mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.071g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.035g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.187g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)