Calorie comparison
Lentils vs Potato
Per 100 grams, potato is the lighter choice by 39 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 | Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | 77 |
| Protein | 9 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 17 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.1 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
🥔 Potato
1 medium (173 g)
133 cal
3.5 g protein · 29.4 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, lentils or potato?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and potato has 77. Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or potato?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; potato has 2 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is lentils or potato 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 potato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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