Calorie comparison
Lentils vs Macadamia Nuts
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 602 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 | Macadamia Nuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | 718 |
| Protein | 9 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 76 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
🌰 Macadamia Nuts
1 oz (28 g)
201 cal
2.2 g protein · 3.9 g carbs · 21.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, lentils or macadamia nuts?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and macadamia nuts has 718. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or macadamia nuts?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; macadamia nuts has 8 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is lentils or macadamia nuts 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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