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Lentil vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lentil and Sunflower seed?

  • Lentil has less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 234% higher.

We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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.
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +802.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.8%
Contains more IronIron +57.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +617.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1792.9%

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.
Lentil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 0.48% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +31872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +775.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +686.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +655.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1372.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.4%
Contains more FatsFats +13442.1%
Contains more OtherOther +265.1%
~equal in Carbs ~20g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13121.1%

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 seed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Sunflower seed Opinion
Calories 116kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Protein 9.02g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0.38g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1.4mg Lentil
Net carbs 12.23g 11.4g Lentil
Carbs 20.13g 20g Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Calcium 19mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 369mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Iron 3.33mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Sugar 1.8g 2.62g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Copper 0.251mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 1.27mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 180mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 2mg 9mg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 0.11mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.494mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 2.8µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Lentil
Folate 181µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Choline 32.7mg 55.1mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0.053g 4.455g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.323mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.39mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.654mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.63mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.077mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.448mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.254mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Sunflower seed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Lentil
146%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.