Calorie comparison
Cashews vs Lentils
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 437 calories, while cashews 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 | Cashews | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 116 |
| Protein | 18 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 44 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
🥜 Cashews
1 oz (28 g)
155 cal
5 g protein · 8.4 g carbs · 12.3 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, cashews or lentils?
Per 100 g, cashews has 553 calories and lentils has 116. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cashews or lentils?
Cashews has 18 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Cashews wins on protein.
Is cashews 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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