Baguette vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and lentils:
- Both lentils and baguette are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Baguette is a great source of calcium.
- Lentil is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lentils and baguette are high in calories. Baguette has 134% more calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories per 100 grams and baguette has 272 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 67% |
| Fat | 8% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baguette is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 61% less carbohydrates than baguette - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lentils and baguette are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 259% more dietary fiber than baguette - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lentils and baguette contain similar amounts of sugar - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and baguette has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both lentils and baguette are high in protein. Baguette has 19% more protein than lentil - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and baguette has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and baguette are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and lentils are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than baguette - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Baguette and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - baguette has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both baguette and lentils contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baguette | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 181 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baguette is a great source of calcium and it has 174% more calcium than lentil - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Both lentils and baguette are high in iron. Baguette has 17% more iron than lentil - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 215% more potassium than baguette - lentil has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baguette and lentils contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baguette | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baguette has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.791 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.
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FAQ
Does lentils or baguette contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lentils and baguette are high in calories. Baguette has 130% more calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and baguette has 272 calories.
Does lentils or baguette have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 60% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lentils or baguette contain more iron?
Both lentils and baguette are high in iron. Baguette has 20% more iron than lentil - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
Does lentils or baguette contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than baguette - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.