Red Lentils vs Green Peas
Per 100 g, red lentils gives 9 g protein for 116 calories, while green peas gives 5.4 g for 81. Here is the full breakdown, including which one gives more protein per calorie.
| Per 100 g | Red Lentils | Green Peas |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g | 5.4 g |
| Calories | 116 | 81 |
| Carbs | 20 g | 14 g |
| Fats | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Protein density | 31% | 27% |
Which should you pick?
- Cutting or high-protein dieting: Red Lentils — more protein per calorie.
- Bulking or hard training days: Red Lentils packs more calories into the same volume, which helps when appetite is the limit.
- Lowest carbs: Green Peas at 14 g per 100 g.
- Lowest fat: Red Lentils at 0.4 g per 100 g.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more protein, red lentils or green peas?
- Red Lentils has more protein — 9 g per 100 g versus 5.4 g.
- Which is lower in calories?
- Green Peas is lighter at 81 kcal per 100 g, compared with 116 kcal.
- Which is better for cutting?
- Red Lentils — about 31% of its calories come from protein, versus 27% for the other. In a deficit, protein per calorie is the number that matters.
- Can I swap red lentils for green peas in a meal?
- Yes, but match the macros rather than the weight. To keep protein equal, scale the portion by the ratio of their protein per 100 g — the Procaaf calculator does this for you when you load both foods and adjust the grams.