Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Stewed Canned Tomatoes VS Boiled Lentils

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Stewed Canned Tomatoes	12%	6%	82%
Boiled Lentils	30%	3%	67%

Macro Nutrients

	Stewed Canned Tomatoes	Boiled Lentils	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.27% 37kcal	5.67% 164kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	0.56% 0.54g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.12% 0.037g	0.23% 0.075g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.27% 0.004g	3.28% 0.052g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.62% 0.1g	1.14% 0.19g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.75% 8.77g	22% 28.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.9% 5g	3.5% 2.55g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	3.68% 2.66g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 2.3g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.028g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	3.73% 1.4g	29.5% 11g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.3% 1.3g	23% 12.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Stewed Canned Tomatoes	Boiled Lentils	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.4% 12.8μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.43% 0.065mg	20% 0.24mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.8% 0.05mg	7.96% 0.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.33% 1mg	9.4% 1.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.23% 0.16mg	18% 0.9mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	1.85% 0.024mg	19.4% 0.25mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	1.77% 7.1μg	64% 257μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	12.4% 11mg	2.36% 2.13mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	7.84% 1.18mg	1.04% 0.16mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.83% 3.4μg	2% 2.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Stewed Canned Tomatoes	Boiled Lentils	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.8% 48mg	2.7% 27mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	17.6% 0.16mg	39.5% 0.36mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	23.6% 1.9mg	59% 4.72mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	12% 51mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	3.64% 0.084mg	30.4% 0.7mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	4.05% 28.3mg	36.4% 255mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.63% 293mg	15.4% 523mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.55% 0.85μg	7.2% 3.97μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	21% 313mg	0.19% 2.83mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.2% 0.24mg	16.4% 1.8mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.5% 130g	2.67% 99g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Stewed Canned Tomatoes VS Boiled Lentils per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Stewed Canned Tomatoes versus 5 oz of Boiled Lentils to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes vs Boiled Lentils:

• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes have 5.3 times more Vitamin C, 7.5 times more Vitamin E and 1.4 times more Vitamin K than Boiled Lentils.
• While 5 oz of Boiled Lentils contain 3.7 times more Vitamin B1, 2.1 times more Vitamin B2, 1.5 times more Vitamin B3, 5.6 times more Vitamin B5, 10.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 36.2 times more Vitamin B9 than Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes.
• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9
• 5 ounces of Boiled Lentils have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes as well as Boiled Lentils have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Stewed Canned Tomatoes vs Boiled Lentils:

• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes have 1.8 times more Calcium, 110.5 times more Sodium and 1.3 times more Water than Boiled Lentils.
• While 5 oz of Boiled Lentils contain 2.2 times more Copper, 2.5 times more Iron, 3 times more Magnesium, 8.4 times more Manganese, 9 times more Phosphorus, 1.8 times more Potassium, 4.7 times more Selenium and 7.5 times more Zinc than Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes.
• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc
• 5 ounces of Boiled Lentils lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes have 2 times more Sugars than Boiled Lentils.
• While 5 oz of Boiled Lentils contain 4.5 times more Energy, 12.3 times more Omega 3, 3.3 times more Carbohydrate, 7.9 times more Fiber and 9.9 times more Protein than Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes.
• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes as well as Boiled Lentils provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.