Soybean vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Soybean and Lentil different?
- Soybean is higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Lentil is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Lentil is 32% higher.
- Soybean contains 11 times more Vitamin K than Lentil. While Soybean contains 19.2µg of Vitamin K, Lentil contains only 1.7µg.
Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +436.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1029.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +256.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +235.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2260.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2995.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2793.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 18.21g | 9.02g |
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| Fats | 8.97g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.36g | 12.23g |
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| Carbs | 8.36g | 20.13g |
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| Magnesium | 86mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 515mg | 369mg |
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| Iron | 5.14mg | 3.33mg |
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| Sugar | 3g | 1.8g |
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| Fiber | 6g | 7.9g |
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| Copper | 0.407mg | 0.251mg |
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| Zinc | 1.15mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 245mg | 180mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.824mg | 0.494mg |
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| Selenium | 7.3µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.169mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.399mg | 1.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.638mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 54µg | 181µg |
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| Choline | 47.5mg | 32.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.297g | 0.053g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.981g | 0.064g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.064g | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.081mg |
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| Threonine | 0.723mg | 0.323mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.807mg | 0.39mg |
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| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0.654mg |
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| Lysine | 1.108mg | 0.63mg |
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| Methionine | 0.224mg | 0.077mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.831mg | 0.448mg |
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| Histidine | 0.449mg | 0.254mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.244g)
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.