Turmeric vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turmeric and lentil
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus, while lentil has more folate.
- Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 839% more than lentil.
- Turmeric contains 40 times more vitamin E than lentil. While turmeric contains 4.43mg of vitamin E, lentil contains only 0.11mg.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of lentil is 29.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground 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 | +477.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +784.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +463.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1551.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +417.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3908.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +3927.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +688.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +805% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +755.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +753% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +441.9% |
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Protein
~9.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +601.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.494mg | 839% |
| Iron | 55mg | 3.33mg | 646% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.251mg | 117% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 7.9g | 59% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 369mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 36mg | 41% |
| Folate | 20µg | 181µg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.11mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 1.27mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 180mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 20.13g | 16% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 19mg | 15% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 116kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 1.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.169mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.053g | 8% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 2.8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.178mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.175g | 4% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.38g | 4% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 32.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 1.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.638mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.064g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 9.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.