Lentil vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Lentil and Spaghetti
- Lentil is higher in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for Folate is 44% higher.
- Lentil has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Spaghetti. While Lentil has 0.169mg of Vitamin B1, Spaghetti has only 0.02mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +738.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +566% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +842.9% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +745% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +469.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2485.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +410.9% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +104.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 158kcal |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 5.8g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 29.06g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 30.86g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 32.7mg | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.131g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.132mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)