Side-by-Side Comparison

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) vs Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)

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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Baked sweet potato split open showing vivid orange flesh with natural steam
vegetables

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)

90Calories
2.0Protein
3.3Fiber
19.6Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-22%
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) has fewer calories (energy) (90 kcal vs 116 kcal, 26 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+349%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.0 g in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+7.0 g, +349%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+139%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 3.3 g in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+4.6 g, +139%).

Higher Vitamin C
+1207%
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 19.6 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+18.1 mg, +1207%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
90 kcal5% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 116 kcal vs 90 kcal in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+26 kcal, +29%).

ProteinLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
2.0 g4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.0 g in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+7.0 g, +349%).

CarbohydratesSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
20.7 g8% DV

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provide similar amounts of carbohydrates (20.1 g).

Dietary FiberLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
3.3 g12% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 3.3 g in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+4.6 g, +139%).

Total FatLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.15 g

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.38 g vs 0.15 g in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+0.23 g, +153%).

Total SugarsSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
6.5 g13% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 6.5 g vs 1.8 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+4.7 g, +260%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.5 mg2% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
19.6 mg22% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 19.6 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+18.1 mg, +1207%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
961 µg107% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) has higher vitamin a (rae) (961 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.71 mg5% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 0.71 mg vs 0.11 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.60 mg, +545%).

Vitamin KSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
2.3 µg2% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 2.3 µg vs 1.7 µg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.6 µg, +35%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
6.0 µg2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 6.0 µg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+175 µg, +2917%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
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
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
1.5 mg9% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 1.1 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.43 mg, +40%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.88 mg18% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 0.88 mg vs 0.64 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.25 mg, +39%).

Vitamin B6Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.29 mg17% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 0.29 mg vs 0.18 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.11 mg, +61%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
36.0 mg2% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 36.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+34.0 mg, +1700%).

PotassiumSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
475 mg10% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 475 mg vs 369 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+106 mg, +29%).

CalciumSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
38.0 mg3% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 38.0 mg vs 19.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+19.0 mg, +100%).

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.69 mg4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 0.69 mg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+2.6 mg, +383%).

MagnesiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
27.0 mg6% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 36.0 mg vs 27.0 mg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+9.0 mg, +33%).

PhosphorusLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
54.0 mg4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 180 mg vs 54.0 mg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+126 mg, +233%).

ZincLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.32 mg3% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.3 mg vs 0.32 mg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+0.95 mg, +297%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.05 g

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 10 categories while Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) leads in 11.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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