Lentil vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lentil and spread
- Lentil has more folate, iron, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, and copper, while spread has more vitamin B12.
- Spread covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 47% more than lentil.
- Lentil contains 91 times more folate than spread. While lentil contains 181µg of folate, spread contains only 2µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lentil is lower.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of lentil is 29.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +321.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +246.4% |
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 Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8950% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1481.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4463.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1365.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Folate | 181µg | 2µg | 45% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1013mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 0.79mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 0.2g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 5.977g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 17.34g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.026mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 7.584g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 59mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 2.565g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 9.7µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1.74mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 110mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 235kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.134mg | 5% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 62.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 1.73mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 11.94g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 7.66g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 1011mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
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.