Winged bean vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Winged bean and Lentil different?
- Winged bean is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Lentil is richer in Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Winged bean is 126% higher.
- Winged bean contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Lentil. While Winged bean contains 0.379mg of Vitamin B1, Lentil contains only 0.169mg.
Winged bean tuber, raw 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.
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Calcium
+57.9%
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Potassium
+58.8%
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Copper
+452.2%
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Iron
+66.5%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+300%
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Sodium
-94.3%
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Selenium
+300%
Equal in Zinc - 1.27
Equal in Manganese - 0.494
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Calcium
+57.9%
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Potassium
+58.8%
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Copper
+452.2%
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Iron
+66.5%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+300%
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Sodium
-94.3%
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Selenium
+300%
Equal in Zinc - 1.27
Equal in Manganese - 0.494
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.
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Vitamin B1
+124.3%
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Vitamin B2
+104.1%
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Vitamin B3
+54.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+450%
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Vitamin B6
+137.3%
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Folate
+852.6%
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Vitamin B1
+124.3%
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Vitamin B2
+104.1%
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Vitamin B3
+54.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+450%
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Vitamin B6
+137.3%
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Folate
+852.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+28.6%
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Fats
+136.8%
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Carbs
+39.6%
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Other
+141%
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Water
+21.3%
Protein:
11.6 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
28.1 g
Water:
57.4 g
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2 g
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
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0.83 g
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Protein
+28.6%
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Fats
+136.8%
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Carbs
+39.6%
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+141%
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Water
+21.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+265.6%
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Saturated Fat
-76.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.175
Saturated Fat:
0.222 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.174 g
Saturated Fat:
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.175 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+265.6%
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Saturated Fat
-76.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.175
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 Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 28.1g | 12.23g |
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Protein | 11.6g | 9.02g |
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Fats | 0.9g | 0.38g |
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Carbs | 28.1g | 20.13g |
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Calories | 148kcal | 116kcal |
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Sugar | 1.8g |
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Fiber | 7.9g |
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Calcium | 30mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 2mg | 3.33mg |
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Magnesium | 24mg | 36mg |
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Phosphorus | 45mg | 180mg |
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Potassium | 586mg | 369mg |
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Sodium | 35mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 1.39mg | 1.27mg |
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Copper | 1.386mg | 0.251mg |
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Manganese | 0.532mg | 0.494mg |
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Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 8IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.379mg | 0.169mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.073mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.06mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.116mg | 0.638mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.178mg |
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Folate | 19µg | 181µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0.081mg |
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Threonine | 0.451mg | 0.323mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.425mg | 0.39mg |
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Leucine | 0.64mg | 0.654mg |
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Lysine | 0.592mg | 0.63mg |
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Methionine | 0.143mg | 0.077mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.445mg |
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Valine | 0.599mg | 0.448mg |
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Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.254mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.222g | 0.053g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.234g | 0.064g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.174g | 0.175g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%

46%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?

Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.