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Lentil vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lentil and Puff pastry

  • Lentil is higher in Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • Lentil has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +495.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +135.2%
Contains more Copper +118.3%
Contains more Selenium +775%
Equal in Manganese - 0.495
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +495.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +135.2%
Contains more Copper +118.3%
Contains more Selenium +775%
Equal in Manganese - 0.495

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +836.8%
Contains more Folate +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +858.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +836.8%
Contains more Folate +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +858.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.9%
Contains more Water +841.1%
Contains more Fats +10031.6%
Contains more Carbs +127%
Contains more Other +20.5%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +21.9%
Contains more Water +841.1%
Contains more Fats +10031.6%
Contains more Carbs +127%
Contains more Other +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13693.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12601.7%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13693.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12601.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 9.02g 7.4g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 20.13g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 116kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 1.8g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 7.9g 1.5g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 10mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 2.6mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 16mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 60mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 62mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 253mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.54mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.115mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 2.8µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 8IU 1IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.019mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 55µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.323mg 0.198mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.275mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.514mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0.144mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.367mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.312mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.158mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 5.502g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Puff pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Lentil
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.