Calorie comparison
Lentils vs Quinoa
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 4 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 | Quinoa |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | 120 |
| Protein | 9 g | 4.4 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1.9 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
🌾 Quinoa
1 cup cooked (185 g)
222 cal
8.1 g protein · 38.9 g carbs · 3.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, lentils or quinoa?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and quinoa has 120. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or quinoa?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is lentils or quinoa 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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