Raw LentilsVSRaw Red Beans

Comparing Lentils with Red beans

Raw Lentils

Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Legumes and Legume Products USDA #172420
Top Protein
Protein24.6g
Cals
352
Fat
1.1g
Carbs
63.4g

Raw Red Beans

Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Legumes and Legume Products USDA #747431
Protein21.3g
Cals
270
Fat
1.2g
Carbs
43.7g

Key Differences

Protein Gap
3.3g
-14% difference
Calorie Gap
82
-23% difference
Fat Gap
0.1g
Carb Gap
19.6g

Category Winners

💪
Most Protein
Per 100g serving
Raw Lentils
📉
Lowest Calories
For weight loss
Raw Red Beans
Best Efficiency
Protein per calorie
Raw Red Beans
Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14