Side-by-Side Comparison

Black Beans (Cooked) vs Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean cooked glistening black beans in a dark stone bowl
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Black Beans (Cooked)

132Calories
8.9Protein
8.7Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Clean cooked lentils in a restrained ceramic bowl showcasing hearty texture
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Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

116Calories
9.0Protein
7.9Fiber
1.5Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-12%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has fewer calories (energy) (116 kcal vs 132 kcal, 16 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+2%
Similar Concentration

Both provide similar protein (9.0 g vs 8.9 g).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+10%
Black Beans (Cooked)

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 8.7 g vs 7.9 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.80 g, +10%).

Higher Vitamin C
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.5 mg vs 0 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+1.5 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Black Beans (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Black Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
132 kcal7% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 132 kcal vs 116 kcal in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+16 kcal, +14%).

ProteinSimilar
Black Beans (Cooked)
8.9 g18% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of protein (8.9 g).

CarbohydratesBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
23.7 g9% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 23.7 g vs 20.1 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+3.6 g, +18%).

Dietary FiberBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
8.7 g31% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 8.7 g vs 7.9 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.80 g, +10%).

Total FatBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.54 g1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 0.54 g vs 0.38 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.16 g, +42%).

Total SugarsLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.32 g1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.8 g vs 0.32 g in Black Beans (Cooked) (+1.5 g, +463%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0 mg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.5 mg2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has higher vitamin c (1.5 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Black Beans (Cooked)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Black Beans (Cooked)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESimilar
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.15 mg1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.15 mg).

Vitamin KBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
2.8 µg2% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 2.8 µg vs 1.7 µg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+1.1 µg, +65%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
149 µg37% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 149 µg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+32 µg, +21%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Black Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.24 mg20% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 0.24 mg vs 0.17 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.07 mg, +44%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.06 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.06 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.51 mg3% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.51 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+0.56 mg, +110%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.24 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.64 mg vs 0.24 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+0.40 mg, +164%).

Vitamin B6Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.07 mg4% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.18 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Black Beans (Cooked)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
1.0 mg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 2.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+1.0 mg, +100%).

PotassiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
355 mg8% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 369 mg vs 355 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+14.0 mg, +4%).

CalciumBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
27.0 mg2% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 27.0 mg vs 19.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+8.0 mg, +42%).

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
2.1 mg12% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 2.1 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+1.2 mg, +59%).

MagnesiumBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
60.0 mg14% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 60.0 mg vs 36.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+24.0 mg, +67%).

PhosphorusLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
140 mg11% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 180 mg vs 140 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+40.0 mg, +29%).

ZincLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.3 mg vs 1.1 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+0.15 mg, +13%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.09 g
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.09 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Black Beans (Cooked) leads in 8 categories while Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 11.Both foods show similar concentrations in 7 nutrients. Overall, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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