Lentil vs. White beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lentil and White beans
- Lentil is richer in Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, while White beans is higher in Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Potassium.
- Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 25% more than White beans.
- Lentil has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than White beans. Lentil has 1.06mg of Vitamin B3, while White beans has 0.14mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, white, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +373.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +657.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +754.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +105.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
9.73 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
25.09 g
Water:
63.08 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.73g
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Fats
~0.35g
~equal in
Water
~63.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.152 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +106.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 139kcal |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 9.73g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 18.79g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 25.09g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 561mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 3.7mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.34g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 6.3g |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.287mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.94mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.636mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.229mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 81µg |
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| Choline | 32.7mg | 35.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.091g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.152g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.115mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.409mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.776mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.668mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.146mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.526mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.509mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.271mg |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
White beans is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)