Potato vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Potato and Lentil
- Potato has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Lentil has more Folate, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Lentil is 38% higher.
- Lentil has 6 times less Vitamin C than Potato. Potato has 9.6mg of Vitamin C, while Lentil has 1.5mg.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +45% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 CVitamin C | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +546.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +260.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +192.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.13g
~equal in
Water
~69.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 93kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 9.02g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 1.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.95g | 12.23g |
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| Carbs | 21.15g | 20.13g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 535mg | 369mg |
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| Iron | 1.08mg | 3.33mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 1.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 7.9g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.251mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.27mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 180mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.494mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.169mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 1.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.638mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 181µg |
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| Choline | 14.8mg | 32.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.053g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.064g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.081mg |
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| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.323mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.39mg |
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| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.654mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.63mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.077mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.448mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.254mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g |
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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
17%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
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.