Lentil vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lentil and sun-dried tomato?
- Lentil is richer in folate, yet sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 111% higher.
- Lentil has 8 times more folate than sun-dried tomato. Lentil has 181µg of folate, while sun-dried tomato has 23µg.
- Lentil contains less sodium.
We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types in this comparison.
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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 | +24.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +324.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +687% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6686.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +424.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +242.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3605.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +345.8% |
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
1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.06 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13435.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1077.1% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 101.8mg | 111% |
| Folate | 181µg | 23µg | 40% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 1565mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.473mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.383mg | 24% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 14.08g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 8.663g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 3.63mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 2.06g | 13% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 266mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 81mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.319mg | 11% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 5.06g | 8% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 5.8g | 8% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 2.68mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 1.893g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 139mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 213kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.479mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.193mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.466mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 23.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 17.53g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
25%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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