Calorie comparison
Chicken Fried Rice vs Lentils
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 52 calories, while lentils 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 | Chicken Fried Rice | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 | 116 |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 6 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
🍚 Chicken Fried Rice
1 cup (198 g)
333 cal
12.9 g protein · 43.6 g carbs · 11.9 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, chicken fried rice or lentils?
Per 100 g, chicken fried rice has 168 calories and lentils has 116. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken fried rice or lentils?
Chicken Fried Rice has 6.5 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is chicken fried rice 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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