Lentils vs Chickpeas
Side-by-side calorie and nutrition comparison per 100g — USDA Foundation Foods data
VS
Lentils has 23 fewer kcal (6% less)
Nutrient Comparison
Per 100g · Green = winner for that nutrient
| Nutrient | Lentils | Chickpeas | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360kcal | 383kcal | Lentils ✓ |
| Protein | 23.6g | 21.3g | Lentils ✓ |
| Carbohydrates | 62.2g | 60.4g | Chickpeas ✓ |
| Total Fat | 1.92g | 6.27g | Lentils ✓ |
| Sodium | 0mg | 8.78mg | Lentils ✓ |
| Potassium | 949mg | 1070mg | Chickpeas ✓ |
| Calcium | 61.8mg | 111mg | Chickpeas ✓ |
| Iron | 7.16mg | 5.09mg | Lentils ✓ |
Verdict
For Weight Loss
Lentils is the better choice with 360 kcal vs 383 kcal per 100g.
For Muscle Building
Lentils provides more protein (23.6g vs 21.3g per 100g).
For Fiber & Gut Health
Lentils has more fiber (0g vs 0g per 100g).
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