Which is healthier, Lentil or Navy Bean?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Lentil has 116 calories and 9g protein per 100g, while Navy Bean has 140 calories and 8.2g protein.

How many calories are in Lentil vs Navy Bean?

Lentil contains 116 calories per 100g, while Navy Bean contains 140 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Lentil or Navy Bean?

Lentil has more protein with 9g per 100g compared to 8.2g.

Lentil vs Navy Bean

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Lentil 5

5 Navy Bean

Legumes & Soy vs Legumes & Soy

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Lentil	Navy Bean	Better
Calories	116kcal	140kcal	Lentil
Protein	9g	8.2g	Lentil
Total Fat	0.4g	0.6g	Lentil
Carbohydrates	20.1g	26.1g	Navy Bean
Fiber	7.9g	10.5g	Navy Bean
Sugar	1.8g	0.3g	Navy Bean
Vitamin C	1.5mg	0.9mg	Lentil
Calcium	19mg	69mg	Navy Bean
Iron	3.3mg	2.4mg	Lentil
Potassium	369mg	389mg	Navy Bean

Macronutrient Breakdown

Lentil

Protein: 9g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 20.1g

Navy Bean

Protein: 8.2g Fat: 0.6g Carbs: 26.1g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.