Calorie comparison
Lentils vs Red Wine
Per 100 grams, red wine is the lighter choice by 31 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 | Red Wine |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | 85 |
| Protein | 9 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0 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
🍷 Red Wine
5 oz glass (147 g)
125 cal
0.1 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 0 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, lentils or red wine?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and red wine has 85. Red Wine is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or red wine?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; red wine has 0.1 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is lentils or red wine 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 red wine — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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