Which is healthier, Lentil or Rice (Brown)?

Lentil wins in 8 out of 10 nutritional categories. Lentil has 116 calories and 9g protein per 100g, while Rice (Brown) has 123 calories and 2.7g protein.

How many calories are in Lentil vs Rice (Brown)?

Lentil contains 116 calories per 100g, while Rice (Brown) contains 123 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Lentil or Rice (Brown)?

Lentil has more protein with 9g per 100g compared to 2.7g.

Lentil vs Rice (Brown)

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Lentil 8

2 Rice (Brown)

Legumes & Soy vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Lentil	Rice (Brown)	Better
Calories	116kcal	123kcal	Lentil
Protein	9g	2.7g	Lentil
Total Fat	0.4g	1g	Lentil
Carbohydrates	20.1g	25.6g	Rice (Brown)
Fiber	7.9g	1.8g	Lentil
Sugar	1.8g	0.4g	Rice (Brown)
Vitamin C	1.5mg	0mg	Lentil
Calcium	19mg	10mg	Lentil
Iron	3.3mg	0.5mg	Lentil
Potassium	369mg	79mg	Lentil

Macronutrient Breakdown

Lentil

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

Rice (Brown)

Protein: 2.7g Fat: 1g Carbs: 25.6g

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.