Lentils vs. Hedge Mustard Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Hedge Mustard Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
hedge mustard seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and hedge mustard seeds:
- Both hedge mustard seeds and lentils are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Hedge mustard seed has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hedge mustard seeds and lentils are high in calories. Hedge mustard seed has 174% more calories than lentil - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hedge mustard seeds per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for hedge mustard seeds, 15:72:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Hedge Mustard Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 72% |
| Fat | 3% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hedge mustard seed is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 65% less carbohydrates than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than hedge mustard seed - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hedge mustard seed has less sugar than lentil - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hedge mustard seeds and lentils are high in protein. Hedge mustard seed has 35% more protein than lentil - hedge mustard seed has 12.1g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both hedge mustard seeds and lentils are low in saturated fat - hedge mustard seed has 0.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than lentil - hedge mustard seed has 30.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hedge mustard seeds and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hedge mustard seed has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and hedge mustard seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lentils and hedge mustard seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hedge mustard seed has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both lentils and hedge mustard seeds contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lentils | Hedge Mustard Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.423 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 16.825 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.997 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.778 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 84 times more calcium than lentil - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both hedge mustard seeds and lentils are high in potassium. Hedge mustard seed has 477% more potassium than lentil - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hedge mustard seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Hedge Mustard Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 1.451 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 1.451 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hedge mustard seed has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Hedge Mustard Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.572 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 0.572 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) .
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FAQ
Does hedge mustard seeds or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hedge mustard seeds and lentils are high in calories. Hedge mustard seed has 170% more calories than lentil - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does hedge mustard seeds or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hedge mustard seed is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 70% fewer carbohydrates than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does hedge mustard seeds or lentils contain more calcium?
Hedge mustard seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 84 times more calcium than lentil - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does hedge mustard seeds or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 0.11mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does hedge mustard seeds or lentils contain more potassium?
Both hedge mustard seeds and lentils are high in potassium. Hedge mustard seed has 480% more potassium than lentil - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.