Side-by-Side Comparison

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) vs Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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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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Neat fresh white paneer cubes resting on clean studio slate
dairy

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

296Calories
18.3Protein
0.0Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (cooked) with Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (raw). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-61%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has fewer calories (energy) (116 kcal vs 296 kcal, 180 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+103%
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 18.3 g vs 9.0 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+9.3 g, +103%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 0 g in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+7.9 g).

Higher Vitamin C
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.5 mg vs 0 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+1.5 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
296 kcal15% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 296 kcal vs 116 kcal in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+180 kcal, +155%).

ProteinPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
18.3 g37% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 18.3 g vs 9.0 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+9.3 g, +103%).

CarbohydratesLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
4.2 g2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 20.1 g vs 4.2 g in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+15.9 g, +379%).

Dietary FiberLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0 g

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has higher dietary fiber (7.9 g vs 0 g).

Total FatPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
22.8 g29% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 22.8 g vs 0.38 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+22.4 g, +5900%).

Total SugarsPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
2.6 g5% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 2.6 g vs 1.8 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.80 g, +44%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.5 mg2% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0 mg

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

Vitamin A (RAE)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
180 µg20% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has higher vitamin a (rae) (180 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.5 µg3% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has higher vitamin d (0.5 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin EPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.40 mg3% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 0.40 mg vs 0.11 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.29 mg, +264%).

Vitamin KLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
1.5 µg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.7 µg vs 1.5 µg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+0.2 µg, +13%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
18 µg5% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 18 µg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+163 µg, +906%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.04 mg3% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.17 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.28 mg22% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 0.28 mg vs 0.07 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.21 mg, +284%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.15 mg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.15 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+0.91 mg, +607%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.35 mg7% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.64 mg vs 0.35 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+0.29 mg, +82%).

Vitamin B6Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.08 mg5% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.18 mg vs 0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.9 µg38% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has higher vitamin b12 (0.9 µg vs 0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
22.0 mg1% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 22.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+20.0 mg, +1000%).

PotassiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
110 mg2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 369 mg vs 110 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+259 mg, +235%).

CalciumPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
480 mg37% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 480 mg vs 19.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+461 mg, +2426%).

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.40 mg2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 0.40 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+2.9 mg, +733%).

MagnesiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
18.0 mg4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 36.0 mg vs 18.0 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+18.0 mg, +100%).

PhosphorusPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
280 mg22% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 280 mg vs 180 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+100 mg, +56%).

ZincPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
2.1 mg19% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 2.1 mg vs 1.3 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.83 mg, +65%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
14.2 g71% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 14.2 g vs 0.05 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+14.1 g, +26692%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 12 categories while Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) leads in 14. Overall, Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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