Nutrient Comparison: Red Lentils VS Tomato Paste per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Red Lentils versus 5 oz of Tomato Paste to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Red Lentils vs Tomato Paste:
- 5 ounces of Red Lentils have 8.5 times more Vitamin B1, 2.5 times more Vitamin B5, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6 and 17 times more Vitamin B9 than Tomato Paste.
- While 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 25.3 times more Vitamin A, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3 and 12.9 times more Vitamin C than Raw Pink Or Red Lentils.
- 5 ounces of Red Lentils have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
- Both Raw Pink Or Red Lentils as well as Canned Tomato Paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Red Lentils vs Tomato Paste:
- 5 ounces of Red Lentils have 1.3 times more Calcium, 3.6 times more Copper, 2.5 times more Iron, 1.4 times more Magnesium, 5.7 times more Manganese, 3.5 times more Phosphorus and 5.7 times more Zinc than Tomato Paste.
- While 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 1.5 times more Potassium, more Selenium and 8.4 times more Sodium than Raw Pink Or Red Lentils.
- 5 ounces of Red Lentils lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Red Lentils have 4.4 times more Energy, 4.6 times more Fat, 35.7 times more Omega 3, 5.8 times more Omega 6, 3.3 times more Carbohydrate, 2.6 times more Fiber and 5.5 times more Protein than Tomato Paste.
- 5 ounces of Tomato Paste provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6