Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Red Lentils VS Oranges with Peel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Red Lentils	26%	5%	69%
Oranges with Peel	7%	4%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	Red Lentils	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	24.5% 710kcal	4.3% 125kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.44% 4.3g	0.61% 0.6g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.35% 0.75g	0.22% 0.069g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	31% 0.5g	2% 0.032g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	10.3% 1.76g	0.51% 0.087g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	96% 125g	23.7% 30.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	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	23.5% 8.93g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	84.7% 47.4g	4.6% 2.58g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Red Lentils	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.66% 5.95μg	2.87% 25.8μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	84.3% 1mg	16.5% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	16% 0.21mg	7.63% 0.099mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	18.5% 2.97mg	6.2% 0.99mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	14% 0.69mg	13% 0.65mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	61.5% 0.8mg	14% 0.18mg	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	15% 59.5μg	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	157% 141mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Red Lentils	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	9.53% 95mg	14% 139mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	287% 2.6mg	12.6% 0.11mg	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	20% 1.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	28% 117mg	6.6% 27.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	148% 3.4mg	NA	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	6.24% 43.7mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	39% 1326mg	11.4% 389mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	2.53% 1.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.93% 14mg	0.26% 3.97mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	65% 7.14mg	2% 0.22mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.42% 15.5g	4.4% 163g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Red Lentils VS Oranges with Peel per 7 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Red Lentils vs Oranges with Peel :

• 7 ounces of Red Lentils have 5.1 times more Vitamin B1, 2.1 times more Vitamin B2, 3 times more Vitamin B3, 4.3 times more Vitamin B6 and 6.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Oranges with Peel .
• While 7 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 41.8 times more Vitamin C than Raw Pink Or Red Lentils.
• Both Red Lentils and Oranges with Peel provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Red Lentils have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Pink Or Red Lentils as well as Raw Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Red Lentils vs Oranges with Peel :

• 7 ounces of Red Lentils have 22.9 times more Copper, 9.2 times more Iron, 4.2 times more Magnesium, 13.4 times more Phosphorus, 3.4 times more Potassium and 32.7 times more Zinc than Oranges with Peel .
• While 7 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 1.5 times more Calcium and 10.5 times more Water than Raw Pink Or Red Lentils.
• 7 ounces of Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Raw Pink Or Red Lentils as well as Raw Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Red Lentils have 5.7 times more Energy, 7.2 times more Fat, 15.6 times more Omega 3, 20.1 times more Omega 6, 4.1 times more Carbohydrate, 2.4 times more Fiber and 18.4 times more Protein than Oranges with Peel .
• 7 ounces of Oranges with Peel provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6