Which has more calories, lentils or pecans?

Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and pecans has 691. Lentils is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, lentils or pecans?

Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; pecans has 9 g. They're tied on protein.

Is lentils or pecans 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.

Calorie comparison

Lentils vs Pecans

Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 575 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Lentils nutrition →Pecans nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Lentils	Pecans
Calories	116	691
Protein	9 g	9 g
Carbs	20 g	14 g
Fat	0.4 g	72 g

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Per typical serving

🫘 Lentils

1 cup cooked (198 g)

230 cal

17.8 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 0.8 g fat

🌰 Pecans

1 oz (28 g)

193 cal

2.5 g protein · 3.9 g carbs · 20.2 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, lentils or pecans?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and pecans has 691. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or pecans?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; pecans has 9 g. They're tied on protein.
Is lentils or pecans 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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