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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 of 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.

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
9
:
1
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Calcium +784.2%
Contains more Iron +1551.7%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.1%
Contains more Potassium +463.7%
Contains more Zinc +254.3%
Contains more Copper +417.9%
Contains more Manganese +3908.1%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +784.2%
Contains more Iron +1551.7%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.1%
Contains more Potassium +463.7%
Contains more Zinc +254.3%
Contains more Copper +417.9%
Contains more Manganese +3908.1%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
6
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Vitamin E +3927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.4%
Contains more Folate +805%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Lentil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.4%
Contains more Folate +805%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
1
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Fats +755.3%
Contains more Carbs +233.5%
Contains more Other +753%
Contains more Water +441.9%
Equal in Protein - 9.02
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Lentil
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Fats +755.3%
Contains more Carbs +233.5%
Contains more Other +753%
Contains more Water +441.9%
Equal in Protein - 9.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
1
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +601.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Lentil
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +601.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Turmeric Lentil
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 12.23g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 9.02g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.38g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 20.13g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 116kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 1.8g Lentil
Fiber 22.7g 7.9g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 19mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 3.33mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 36mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 180mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 369mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 4.5mg 1.27mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.251mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.494mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 2.8µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.11mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.073mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.06mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 20µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 13.4µg 1.7µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.081mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.323mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.39mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.654mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.14mg 0.077mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.445mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.448mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.254mg Lentil
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Lentil
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.064g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.175g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Lentil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Turmeric
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.