Side-by-Side Comparison

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) vs Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean cooked lentils in a restrained ceramic bowl showcasing hearty texture
legumes

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

116Calories
9.0Protein
7.9Fiber
1.5Vit C
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Clean baked potato cut open displaying fluffy steaming interior and skin
vegetables

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)

93Calories
2.5Protein
2.2Fiber
12.8Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-20%
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) has fewer calories (energy) (93 kcal vs 116 kcal, 23 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+261%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.5 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+6.5 g, +261%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+259%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 2.2 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+5.7 g, +259%).

Higher Vitamin C
+753%
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 12.8 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+11.3 mg, +753%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
93 kcal5% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 116 kcal vs 93 kcal in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+23 kcal, +25%).

ProteinLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
2.5 g5% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.5 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+6.5 g, +261%).

CarbohydratesPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
21.2 g8% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 21.2 g vs 20.1 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+1.0 g, +5%).

Dietary FiberLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
2.2 g8% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 2.2 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+5.7 g, +259%).

Total FatLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.13 g

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.38 g vs 0.13 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.25 g, +192%).

Total SugarsLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
1.2 g2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.8 g vs 1.2 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.65 g, +57%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.5 mg2% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
12.8 mg14% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 12.8 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+11.3 mg, +753%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ELentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.05 mg

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more vitamin e (0.11 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin KPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
2.0 µg2% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 2.0 µg vs 1.7 µg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.3 µg, +18%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
28 µg7% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 28 µg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+153 µg, +546%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.17 mg vs 0.11 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.05 mg4% DV

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
1.4 mg9% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 1.4 mg vs 1.1 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.35 mg, +33%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.58 mg12% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.64 mg vs 0.58 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.05 mg, +9%).

Vitamin B6Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.30 mg18% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 0.30 mg vs 0.18 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.12 mg, +67%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
10.0 mg

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 10.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+8.0 mg, +400%).

PotassiumPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
535 mg11% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 535 mg vs 369 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+166 mg, +45%).

CalciumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
15.0 mg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 19.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+4.0 mg, +27%).

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
1.1 mg6% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 1.1 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+2.3 mg, +208%).

MagnesiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
28.0 mg7% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 36.0 mg vs 28.0 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+8.0 mg, +29%).

PhosphorusLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
70.0 mg6% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 180 mg vs 70.0 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+110 mg, +157%).

ZincLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.36 mg3% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.3 mg vs 0.36 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.91 mg, +253%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.03 g

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 14 categories while Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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