Calorie comparison
Lentils vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, sweet potato is the lighter choice by 30 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 | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | 86 |
| Protein | 9 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 20 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
🍠 Sweet Potato
1 medium (130 g)
112 cal
2.1 g protein · 26 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, lentils or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and sweet potato has 86. Sweet Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or sweet potato?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is lentils or sweet 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 sweet potato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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