Calorie comparison
Lentils vs Pinto Beans
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 27 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Lentils | Pinto Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | 143 |
| Protein | 9 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.7 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
🫘 Pinto Beans
1 cup cooked (171 g)
245 cal
15.4 g protein · 44.5 g carbs · 1.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, lentils or pinto beans?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and pinto beans has 143. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or pinto beans?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; pinto beans has 9 g. They're tied on protein.
Is lentils or pinto beans 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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