Lentil vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lentil and Rye
- Lentil has more Folate, however, Rye is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
- Rye's daily need coverage for Manganese is 91% more.
- Lentil contains 5 times more Folate than Rye. Lentil contains 181µg of Folate, while Rye contains 38µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rye grain.
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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 IronIron | +26.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +205.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +421.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +396.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +376.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +672.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +302.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +247.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +557% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +328.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +225% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +338.3% |
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 minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 338kcal |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 10.34g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 1.63g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 60.76g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 75.86g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 110mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 510mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 2.63mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.98g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 15.1g |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.367mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 2.65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 332mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.85mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 2.577mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 13.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 4.27mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 1.456mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 32.7mg | 30.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.208g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.767g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.208mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.563mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.286mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.435mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.317mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.189mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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98%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)