Which has more calories, banana or lentils?

Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and lentils has 116. Banana is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, banana or lentils?

Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Lentils wins on protein.

Is banana 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 banana — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Banana vs Lentils

Per 100 grams, banana is the lighter choice by 27 calories, while lentils delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

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Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Banana	Lentils
Calories	89	116
Protein	1.1 g	9 g
Carbs	23 g	20 g
Fat	0.3 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

🍌 Banana

1 medium (118 g)

105 cal

1.3 g protein · 27.1 g carbs · 0.4 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, banana or lentils?
Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and lentils has 116. Banana is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, banana or lentils?
Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is banana 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 banana — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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