Calorie comparison
Egg vs Lentils
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 39 calories, while egg 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 | Egg | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 | 116 |
| Protein | 13 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 1.1 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 11 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
🥚 Egg
1 large (50 g)
78 cal
6.5 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 5.5 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, egg or lentils?
Per 100 g, egg has 155 calories and lentils has 116. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, egg or lentils?
Egg has 13 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Egg wins on protein.
Is egg 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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