Calorie comparison
Lentils vs Orange Juice
Per 100 grams, orange juice is the lighter choice by 71 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 | Orange Juice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | 45 |
| Protein | 9 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.2 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
🧃 Orange Juice
1 cup (248 g)
112 cal
1.7 g protein · 24.8 g carbs · 0.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, lentils or orange juice?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and orange juice has 45. Orange Juice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or orange juice?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; orange juice has 0.7 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is lentils or orange juice 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 orange juice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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