Almond Milk vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and lentils:
- Almond milk has 14.3 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than lentil.
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and almond milk has 87% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 67% |
| Fat | 56% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond milk has 14.3 times less carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 38 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lentils and almond milk contain similar amounts of sugar - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than almond milk - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and almond milk are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than almond milk - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lentils and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than lentil - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than lentil - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Milk | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 181 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 868% more calcium than lentil - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than almond milk - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 451% more potassium than almond milk - lentil has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both almond milk and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Almond Milk | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.253 G | 0.137 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does lentils or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and almond milk has 90% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does lentils or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond milk has 14.3 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lentils or almond milk contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 870% more calcium than lentil - lentil has 19mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does lentils or almond milk contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than almond milk - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
Does lentils or almond milk contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 450% more potassium than almond milk - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.