Tart vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tart and lentil different?
- Tart is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, lentil is richer in fiber, folate, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for tart is 37% higher.
- Tart contains 181 times more sodium than lentil. While tart contains 361mg of sodium, lentil contains only 2mg.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index (29) than tart (45).
Breakfast tart, low fat 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 | +22.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +360.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +459.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +243.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +353.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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 | +153.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +381.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +652.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +325% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +81% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +289.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +1476.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +281.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +42.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +478.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5115.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +401.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B2 | 0.549mg | 0.073mg | 37% |
Vitamin A | 285µg | 0µg | 32% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 7.9g | 26% |
Manganese | 0.494mg | 21% | |
Folate | 100µg | 181µg | 20% |
Copper | 0.073mg | 0.251mg | 20% |
Carbs | 76.8g | 20.13g | 19% |
Selenium | 12.9µg | 2.8µg | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.06mg | 17% |
Sodium | 361mg | 2mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.178mg | 16% |
Calories | 372kcal | 116kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 13% | |
Phosphorus | 93mg | 180mg | 12% |
Protein | 3.99g | 9.02g | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.285mg | 0.169mg | 10% |
Zinc | 0.28mg | 1.27mg | 9% |
Potassium | 66mg | 369mg | 9% |
Fats | 5.99g | 0.38g | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.338g | 0.064g | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.393g | 0.053g | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.878g | 0.175g | 5% |
Choline | 8.4mg | 32.7mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
Calcium | 44mg | 19mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 44mg | 36mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
Iron | 3.42mg | 3.33mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 75.3g | 12.23g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.87g | 1.8g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 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
43%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%

46%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Tart is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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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