Calorie comparison
Flax Seeds vs Lentils
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 418 calories, while flax seeds 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 | Flax Seeds | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 534 | 116 |
| Protein | 18 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 29 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 42 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
🌱 Flax Seeds
1 tbsp (10 g)
53 cal
1.8 g protein · 2.9 g carbs · 4.2 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, flax seeds or lentils?
Per 100 g, flax seeds has 534 calories and lentils has 116. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, flax seeds or lentils?
Flax Seeds has 18 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Flax Seeds wins on protein.
Is flax seeds 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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