Lentil vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lentil and white bread different?
- Lentil is higher in fiber, folate, copper, and phosphorus; however, white bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for white bread is 35% higher.
- Lentil contains 3 times more fiber than white bread. While lentil contains 7.9g of fiber, white bread contains only 2.7g.
- Lentil has less sodium.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index (29) than white bread (73).
Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +657.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +685.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +350.9% |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +776.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.6% |
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Protein
~8.85g
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +835.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +815.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 22µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.533mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 4.78mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 490mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 2.7g | 21% |
| Folate | 181µg | 111µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.101mg | 17% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.243mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 144mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 98mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1.602g | 10% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 49.42g | 10% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 266kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.087mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 126mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 3.61mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 14.6mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.698g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.536mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.536mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 8.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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