Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Red Lentils VS Canned Carrots with Salt

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Red Lentils	26%	5%	69%
Canned Carrots with Salt	10%	6%	84%

Macro Nutrients

	Red Lentils	Canned Carrots with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	24.5% 710kcal	1.7% 49.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.44% 4.3g	0.39% 0.38g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.35% 0.75g	0.22% 0.071g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	31% 0.5g	1.36% 0.022g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	10.3% 1.76g	0.92% 0.16g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	96% 125g	8.46% 11g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	6.8% 4.92g	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	NA	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	56.4% 21.4g	7.83% 2.98g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	84.7% 47.4g	2.27% 1.27g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Red Lentils	Canned Carrots with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.66% 5.95μg	123% 1107μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	84.3% 1mg	2.98% 0.036mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	16% 0.21mg	4.58% 0.06mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	18.5% 2.97mg	6.85% 1.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	14% 0.69mg	5.36% 0.27mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	61.5% 0.8mg	17% 0.22mg	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	101% 405μg	4.47% 18μg	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	3.75% 3.37mg	5.95% 5.36mg	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	NA	9.8% 1.47mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	16.2% 19.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Red Lentils	Canned Carrots with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	9.53% 95mg	4.96% 49.6mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	287% 2.6mg	23% 0.21mg	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	183% 14.7mg	16% 1.27mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	28% 117mg	3.78% 16mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	148% 3.4mg	39% 0.89mg	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	83.3% 583mg	6.8% 47.6mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	39% 1326mg	10.4% 355mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	1.44% 0.79μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.93% 14mg	32% 480mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	65% 7.14mg	4.7% 0.52mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.42% 15.5g	5% 184g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Red Lentils VS Canned Carrots with Salt per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Red Lentils versus 7 oz of Canned Carrots with Salt to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Red Lentils vs Canned Carrots with Salt:

• 7 ounces of Red Lentils have 28.3 times more Vitamin B1, 3.5 times more Vitamin B2, 2.7 times more Vitamin B3, 2.6 times more Vitamin B5, 3.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 22.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Canned Carrots with Salt.
• While 7 oz of Drained Canned Carrots with Salt contain 186 times more Vitamin A and 1.6 times more Vitamin C than Raw Pink Or Red Lentils.
• 7 ounces of Red Lentils have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• Both Raw Pink Or Red Lentils as well as Drained Canned Carrots with Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Red Lentils vs Canned Carrots with Salt:

• 7 ounces of Red Lentils have 1.9 times more Calcium, 12.5 times more Copper, 11.5 times more Iron, 7.4 times more Magnesium, 3.8 times more Manganese, 12.3 times more Phosphorus, 3.7 times more Potassium and 13.8 times more Zinc than Canned Carrots with Salt.
• While 7 oz of Drained Canned Carrots with Salt contain 34.6 times more Sodium and 11.9 times more Water than Raw Pink Or Red Lentils.
• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium
• Both Raw Pink Or Red Lentils as well as Drained Canned Carrots with Salt lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Red Lentils have 14.3 times more Energy, 11.4 times more Fat, 22.7 times more Omega 3, 11.2 times more Omega 6, 11.4 times more Carbohydrate, 7.2 times more Fiber and 37.4 times more Protein than Canned Carrots with Salt.
• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein