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Lentil vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lentil and Vanilla extract

  • Lentil is richer than Vanilla extract in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 45% more than Vanilla extract.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Vanilla extract.

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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 +72.7%
Contains more Iron +2675%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2900%
Contains more Potassium +149.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +1054.5%
Contains more Copper +248.6%
Contains more Manganese +114.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +2675%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2900%
Contains more Potassium +149.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +1054.5%
Contains more Copper +248.6%
Contains more Manganese +114.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1436.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1722.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.1%
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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1436.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1722.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14933.3%
Contains more Fats +533.3%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Contains more Water +32.4%
Contains more Other +4074.7%
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +14933.3%
Contains more Fats +533.3%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Contains more Water +32.4%
Contains more Other +4074.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lentil Vanilla extract
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Protein 9.02g 0.06g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 0.06g Lentil
Carbs 20.13g 12.65g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 1.8g 12.65g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 0g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 11mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 0.12mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 12mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 6mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 148mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 9mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.11mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.072mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.23mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.011mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.425mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.035mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.026mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 0µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Lentil
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
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.01g Lentil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.004g Lentil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $4.9)
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.