Calorie comparison
Lentils vs Mac And Cheese
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 48 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 | Lentils | Mac And Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | 164 |
| Protein | 9 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 6.6 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
🫘 Lentils
1 cup cooked (198 g)
230 cal
17.8 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 0.8 g fat
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, lentils or mac and cheese?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and mac and cheese has 164. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or mac and cheese?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; mac and cheese has 6.7 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is lentils or mac and cheese 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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