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Lentil vs. Tofu yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lentil and Tofu yogurt?

  • Lentil is richer in Folate, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, yet Tofu yogurt is richer in Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Lentil's daily need coverage for Folate is 44% higher.
  • Lentil has 40 times more Fiber than Tofu yogurt. Lentil has 7.9g of Fiber, while Tofu yogurt has 0.2g.

We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tofu yogurt 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
7
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 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +685.1%
Contains more IronIron +214.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +234.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +521.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +364.3%

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
6
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 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +790%
Contains more FolateFolate +2916.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +105.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +48%
~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
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +373.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
1
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +525%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +481.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Tofu yogurt Opinion
Calories 116kcal 94kcal Lentil
Protein 9.02g 3.5g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 1.8g Tofu yogurt
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2.5mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 12.23g 15.76g Tofu yogurt
Carbs 20.13g 15.96g Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 40mg Tofu yogurt
Calcium 19mg 118mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 369mg 47mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 1.06mg Lentil
Sugar 1.8g 1.24g Tofu yogurt
Fiber 7.9g 0.2g Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.075mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.31mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 38mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 35mg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 33IU Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 13µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.06mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.02mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.24mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.02mg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 181µg 6µg Lentil
Choline 32.7mg 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.259g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.4g Tofu yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.017g Tofu yogurt
Tryptophan 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg Lentil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Tofu yogurt
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
7%
Tofu yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
23%
Tofu yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.206g)
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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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.
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.

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. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.