Miso vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between miso and lentil
- Miso has more vitamin K, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium; however, lentil is richer in folate, iron, and fiber.
- Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 162% more.
- Miso contains 17 times more vitamin K than lentil. Miso contains 29.3µg of vitamin K, while lentil contains 1.7µg.
- Lentil contains less sodium.
- Miso has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of miso is 61, while the glycemic index of lentil is 29.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Miso 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +219.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1623.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +852.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1481.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1443.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1646.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1548% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
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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| Sodium | 3728mg | 2mg | 162% |
| Folate | 19µg | 181µg | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 1.7µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.251mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.884g | 0.175g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.859mg | 0.494mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.073mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.56mg | 1.27mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.49mg | 3.33mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 7.9g | 10% |
| Fats | 6.01g | 0.38g | 9% |
| Protein | 12.79g | 9.02g | 8% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 2.8µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 6g | 8% | |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 32.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.169mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.638mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 369mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.025g | 0.053g | 4% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 116kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.118g | 0.064g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 180mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 0.178mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 25.37g | 20.13g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.906mg | 1.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.97g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.479mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.508mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.82mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.478mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.486mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.243mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 3726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.