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Millet raw vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Millet raw and Lentil

  • Millet raw is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Lentil is richer in Folate, and Potassium.
  • Millet raw's daily need coverage for Copper is 55% higher.
  • Millet raw has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Lentil. While Millet raw has 4.72mg of Vitamin B3, Lentil has only 1.06mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Millet, raw and Lentils, 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 Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Selenium - 2.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Selenium - 2.8

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.
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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +1010.5%
Contains more Carbs +261.9%
Contains more Other +290.4%
Contains more Water +703.2%
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +1010.5%
Contains more Carbs +261.9%
Contains more Other +290.4%
Contains more Water +703.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 64.35g 12.23g Millet raw
Protein 11.02g 9.02g Millet raw
Fats 4.22g 0.38g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 20.13g Millet raw
Calories 378kcal 116kcal Millet raw
Sugar 1.8g Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g 7.9g Millet raw
Calcium 8mg 19mg Lentil
Iron 3.01mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 114mg 36mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 180mg Millet raw
Potassium 195mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 5mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 1.68mg 1.27mg Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg 0.251mg Millet raw
Manganese 1.632mg 0.494mg Millet raw
Selenium 2.7µg 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.169mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.073mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 1.06mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.638mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.178mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.081mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg 0.323mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.39mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg 0.654mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.221mg 0.077mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.445mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg 0.448mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg 0.254mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.723g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 0.064g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.175g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Lentil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Millet raw
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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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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.
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.

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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/nutrients
  2. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.