Which has more calories, beer or lentils?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and lentils has 116. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or lentils?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Lentils wins on protein.

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

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Lentils

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 73 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	Beer	Lentils
Calories	43	116
Protein	0.5 g	9 g
Carbs	3.6 g	20 g
Fat	0 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

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 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, beer or lentils?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and lentils has 116. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or lentils?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is beer 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 beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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