Side-by-Side Comparison

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

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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Clean fluffy steamed long-grain white rice in neutral ceramic bowl
grains

White Rice (Cooked)

130Calories
2.7Protein
0.4Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-11%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has fewer calories (energy) (116 kcal vs 130 kcal, 14 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+235%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.7 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+6.3 g, +235%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+1875%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 0.40 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+7.5 g, +1875%).

Higher Vitamin C
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

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

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
White Rice (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)White Rice (Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
130 kcal7% DV

White Rice (Cooked) provides 130 kcal vs 116 kcal in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+14 kcal, +12%).

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

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 2.7 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+6.3 g, +235%).

CarbohydratesWhite Rice (Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
28.2 g10% DV

White Rice (Cooked) provides 28.2 g vs 20.1 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+8.0 g, +40%).

Dietary FiberLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.40 g1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 0.40 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+7.5 g, +1875%).

Total FatLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g
White Rice (Cooked)
0.28 g

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.38 g vs 0.28 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+0.10 g, +36%).

Total SugarsLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.05 g

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.8 g vs 0.05 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+1.8 g, +3500%).

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

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

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
White Rice (Cooked)
0 µg

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

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

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

Vitamin ELentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.04 mg

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more vitamin e (0.11 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Vitamin KLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.1 µg

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.7 µg vs 0.1 µg in White Rice (Cooked) (+1.6 µg, +1600%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
58 µg14% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 58 µg in White Rice (Cooked) (+123 µg, +212%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.16 mg14% DV

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.17 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.01 mg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg vs 0.01 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)White Rice (Cooked) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
1.5 mg9% DV

White Rice (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 1.1 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.42 mg, +39%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.40 mg8% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.64 mg vs 0.40 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+0.24 mg, +62%).

Vitamin B6Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.09 mg5% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.18 mg vs 0.09 mg).

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

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg
White Rice (Cooked)
1.0 mg

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

PotassiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
35.0 mg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 369 mg vs 35.0 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+334 mg, +954%).

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

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

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
1.2 mg7% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 1.2 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+2.1 mg, +178%).

MagnesiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
12.0 mg3% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 36.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+24.0 mg, +200%).

PhosphorusLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
43.0 mg3% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 180 mg vs 43.0 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+137 mg, +319%).

ZincLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.49 mg4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.3 mg vs 0.49 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+0.78 mg, +159%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g
White Rice (Cooked)
0.08 g

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 18 categories while White Rice (Cooked) leads in 3.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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