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Lentil vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lentil and Sunflower oil

  • Lentil has more Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 273% more than Lentil.
  • Lentil has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +217.6%
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 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +217.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +26215.8%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +26215.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20700%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 0g Lentil
Protein 9.02g 0g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 20.13g 0g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 1.8g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 7.9g 0g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 0mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 0mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 0mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 0mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 1.27mg 0mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 0µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 13g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Sunflower oil
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
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.947g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.