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Lentil vs. Winged beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lentil and Winged beans?

  • Lentil is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Winged beans is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Winged beans's daily need coverage for Copper is 58% higher.
  • Lentil has 18 times more Folate than Winged beans. Lentil has 181µg of Folate, while Winged beans has 10µg.
  • Lentil contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Winged beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Calcium +647.4%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +13.4%
Contains more Copper +208%
Contains more Manganese +142.7%
Equal in Selenium - 2.9
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 43% 163% 39% 66% 25% 2% 40% 258% 157% 16%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Calcium +647.4%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +13.4%
Contains more Copper +208%
Contains more Manganese +142.7%
Equal in Selenium - 2.9

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.7%
Contains more Folate +1710%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
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% 74% 30% 16% 10% 11% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.7%
Contains more Folate +1710%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +1436.8%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Equal in Water - 67.19
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
11% 6% 15% 67%
Protein: 10.62 g
Fats: 5.84 g
Carbs: 14.94 g
Water: 67.19 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +1436.8%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Equal in Water - 67.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3264.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.3%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
18% 48% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.825 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.153 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.551 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3264.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Winged beans Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 14.94g Winged beans
Protein 9.02g 10.62g Winged beans
Fats 0.38g 5.84g Winged beans
Carbs 20.13g 14.94g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 147kcal Winged beans
Sugar 1.8g Winged beans
Fiber 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 142mg Winged beans
Iron 3.33mg 4.33mg Winged beans
Magnesium 36mg 54mg Winged beans
Phosphorus 180mg 153mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 280mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 13mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 1.44mg Winged beans
Copper 0.251mg 0.773mg Winged beans
Manganese 0.494mg 1.199mg Winged beans
Selenium 2.8µg 2.9µg Winged beans
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.295mg Winged beans
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.129mg Winged beans
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.83mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.156mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.047mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 10µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.233mg Winged beans
Threonine 0.323mg 0.36mg Winged beans
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.448mg Winged beans
Leucine 0.654mg 0.762mg Winged beans
Lysine 0.63mg 0.652mg Winged beans
Methionine 0.077mg 0.109mg Winged beans
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.436mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.467mg Winged beans
Histidine 0.254mg 0.241mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.825g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 2.153g Winged beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.551g Winged beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil Winged beans
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
12%
Winged beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
80%
Winged beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged beans
Winged beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged beans
Winged beans is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winged beans
Winged beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Winged beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172453/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.