Lentil vs Flour - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Lentil and Flour
- Lentil is higher in Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however Flour is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Manganese.
- Flour's daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
- Lentil has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Flour. While Lentil has 0.178mg of Vitamin B6, Flour has only 0.044mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+26.7%
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Magnesium
+63.6%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+244.9%
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Zinc
+81.4%
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Copper
+74.3%
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Iron
+39.3%
Equal in Sodium - 2
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Calcium
+26.7%
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Magnesium
+63.6%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+244.9%
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Zinc
+81.4%
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Copper
+74.3%
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Iron
+39.3%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+83.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+45.7%
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Vitamin B6
+304.5%
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Vitamin K
+466.7%
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Vitamin B1
+364.5%
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Vitamin B2
+576.7%
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Vitamin B3
+457%
Equal in Folate - 183
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+83.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+45.7%
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Vitamin B6
+304.5%
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Vitamin K
+466.7%
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Vitamin B1
+364.5%
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Vitamin B2
+576.7%
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Vitamin B3
+457%
Equal in Folate - 183
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 73.61g |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 10.33g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.98g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 76.31g |
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| Calories | 116kcal | 364kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 4.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 108mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 107mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.144mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.785mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.494mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 5.904mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.438mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.044mg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 183µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.127mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.281mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.357mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.71mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.415mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.23mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.155g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.087g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.413g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
48
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
54%
62%
Carbohydrates
20%
76%
Fats
2%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.