Pecan vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pecan and lentil
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, lentil is richer in folate and iron.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 174% more.
- Pecan contains 117 times more saturated fat than lentil. Pecan contains 6.18g of saturated fat, while lentil contains 0.053g.
- Lentil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pecans 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 | +236.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +378.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +256.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +810.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +1172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +105.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +36.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +722.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +18839.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1878.4% |
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Protein
~9.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63651.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12250.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.494mg | 174% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0.175g | 143% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 0.38g | 110% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.251mg | 105% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 0.064g | 102% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.169mg | 41% |
| Folate | 22µg | 181µg | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 1.27mg | 30% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 116kcal | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 0.053g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 36mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 180mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 3.33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 7.9g | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.638mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 20.13g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.178mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 1.06mg | 1% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 32.7mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 369mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 9.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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
31%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)