Calorie comparison
Big Mac vs Lentils
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 141 calories, while big mac 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 | Big Mac | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 116 |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 20.5 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 15 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
🍔 Big Mac
1 burger (219 g)
563 cal
25 g protein · 44.9 g carbs · 32.9 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, big mac or lentils?
Per 100 g, big mac has 257 calories and lentils has 116. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, big mac or lentils?
Big Mac has 11.4 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Big Mac wins on protein.
Is big mac 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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