Calorie comparison
Almonds vs Lentils
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 463 calories, while almonds delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Almonds | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 579 | 116 |
| Protein | 21 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 0.4 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌰 Almonds
1 oz (28 g)
162 cal
5.9 g protein · 6.2 g carbs · 14 g fat
🫘 Lentils
1 cup cooked (198 g)
230 cal
17.8 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 0.8 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, almonds or lentils?
Per 100 g, almonds has 579 calories and lentils has 116. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, almonds or lentils?
Almonds has 21 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Almonds wins on protein.
Is almonds or lentils better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward lentils — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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