Pinto beans vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pinto beans and lentil
- Pinto beans has more selenium and vitamin E, while lentil has more iron and vitamin B5.
- Lentil covers your daily need for iron, 16% more than pinto beans.
- Pinto beans contains 9 times more vitamin E than lentil. While pinto beans contains 0.94mg of vitamin E, lentil contains only 0.11mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 | +38.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +754.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
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Protein
~9.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.136 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.235 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.09mg | 3.33mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.638mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 2.8µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 180mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.318mg | 1.06mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 9g | 7.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.229mg | 0.178mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.219mg | 0.251mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.98mg | 1.27mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 26.22g | 20.13g | 2% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 369mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Folate | 172µg | 181µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.453mg | 0.494mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.193mg | 0.169mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9.01g | 9.02g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.22g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.34g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 32.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.136g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.133g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.235g | 0.175g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.426mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.765mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.531mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.519mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.247mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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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