Side-by-Side Comparison

Brown Rice (Cooked) vs Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Nutty cooked whole grain brown rice in minimalist stoneware dish
grains

Brown Rice (Cooked)

123Calories
2.7Protein
1.6Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Clean cooked lentils in a restrained ceramic bowl showcasing hearty texture
legumes

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
-6%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has fewer calories (energy) (116 kcal vs 123 kcal, 7 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+229%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.7 g in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+6.3 g, +229%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+394%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 1.6 g in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+6.3 g, +394%).

Higher Vitamin C
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.5 mg vs 0 mg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+1.5 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Brown Rice (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Brown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
123 kcal6% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 123 kcal vs 116 kcal in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+7 kcal, +6%).

ProteinLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
2.7 g5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.7 g in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+6.3 g, +229%).

CarbohydratesBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
25.6 g9% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 25.6 g vs 20.1 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+5.4 g, +27%).

Dietary FiberLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
1.6 g6% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 1.6 g in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+6.3 g, +394%).

Total FatBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.97 g1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 0.97 g vs 0.38 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.59 g, +155%).

Total SugarsLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.24 g
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.8 g vs 0.24 g in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+1.6 g, +650%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (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
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.07 mg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.07 mg).

Vitamin KLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.6 µg1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.7 µg vs 0.6 µg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+1.1 µg, +183%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
9.0 µg2% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 9.0 µg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+172 µg, +1911%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.18 mg15% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.18 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.07 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Brown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
2.6 mg16% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 2.6 mg vs 1.1 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+1.5 mg, +142%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Brown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.73 mg14% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.64 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.09 mg, +14%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.15 mg9% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.15 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
4.0 mg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 4.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+2.0 mg, +100%).

PotassiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
86.0 mg2% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 369 mg vs 86.0 mg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+283 mg, +329%).

CalciumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
10.0 mg1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 19.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+9.0 mg, +90%).

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.56 mg3% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 0.56 mg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+2.8 mg, +495%).

MagnesiumBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
44.0 mg10% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 44.0 mg vs 36.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+8.0 mg, +22%).

PhosphorusLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
103 mg8% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 180 mg vs 103 mg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+77.0 mg, +75%).

ZincLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.71 mg6% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.3 mg vs 0.71 mg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+0.56 mg, +79%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.24 g1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 0.24 g vs 0.05 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.19 g, +353%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Brown Rice (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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