Which has more calories, lentils or white bread?

Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and white bread has 265. Lentils is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, lentils or white bread?

Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; white bread has 9 g. They're tied on protein.

Is lentils or white bread 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.

Calorie comparison

Lentils vs White Bread

Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 149 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Lentils nutrition →White Bread nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Lentils	White Bread
Calories	116	265
Protein	9 g	9 g
Carbs	20 g	49 g
Fat	0.4 g	3.2 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

🍞 White Bread

1 slice (28 g)

74 cal

2.5 g protein · 13.7 g carbs · 0.9 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, lentils or white bread?
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories and white bread has 265. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, lentils or white bread?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g; white bread has 9 g. They're tied on protein.
Is lentils or white bread 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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