Lentil vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Differences between lentil and potato chips
- Lentil is higher in folate, iron, and fiber; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 60% higher.
- Lentil has 4 times more folate than potato chips. While lentil has 181µg of folate, potato chips have only 45µg.
- Lentil has less saturated fat.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index (29) than potato chips (56).
The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 IronIron | +104.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +245.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +189.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +302.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1973.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +169.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +261% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.7% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3565.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9005.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +333.7% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6854.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 12.17g | 80% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 9.11mg | 60% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 34.6g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 10.96g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.66mg | 37% |
| Folate | 181µg | 45µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 31.1mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 1275mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 9.84g | 24% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 536kcal | 21% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.63mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 3.827mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 4.8g | 12% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 52.9g | 11% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 8.1µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.197mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.306mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.402mg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 7g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 165mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 37.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.