Lentils vs Black beans
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 kcal, 9 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 0.4 g fat; black beans has 132 kcal, 8.9 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 0.5 g fat. Black beans has 132 kcal per 100 g, 14% more than lentils at 116 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Lentils | Black beans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 132 kcal | −16 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 8.9 g | +0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 24 g | −3.6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | −0.1 g |
| Fiber | 7.9 g | 8.7 g | −0.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 0.3 g | +1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | — |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg | +1 mg |
Difference is Lentils minus Black beans. Full names: Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt · Beans, black, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentils · 1 cup, 198 g | 230 | 18 g | 40 g | 0.8 g |
| Black beans · 1 cup, 172 g | 227 | 15 g | 41 g | 0.9 g |
Where the calories come from
Lentils · 30% protein · 67% carbohydrate · 3% fat
Black beans · 26% protein · 71% carbohydrate · 3% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Black beans has 132 kcal per 100 g, 14% more than lentils at 116 kcal.
- Lentils and black beans have about the same protein per 100 g (9 g vs 8.9 g). Per calorie, lentils gives 7.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and black beans gives 6.7 g.
- Black beans has 18% more carbohydrate per 100 g than lentils (24 g vs 20 g).
- Black beans has 25% more fat per 100 g than lentils (0.5 g vs 0.4 g).
- Black beans has 10% more fiber per 100 g than lentils (8.7 g vs 7.9 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, lentils or black beans?
Black beans has 132 kcal per 100 g, 14% more than lentils at 116 kcal.
Which has more protein, lentils or black beans?
Lentils and black beans have about the same protein per 100 g (9 g vs 8.9 g). Per calorie, lentils gives 7.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and black beans gives 6.7 g.
What are the macros of lentils vs black beans?
Lentils: 30% protein, 67% carbohydrate, 3% fat by energy. Black beans: 26% protein, 71% carbohydrate, 3% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 172421 (Legumes) and 173735 (Legumes), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.