Lentils vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and cumin:
- Both cumin and lentils are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lentil contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lentil has 27.9 times less saturated fat than cumin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and lentils are high in calories. Cumin has 223% more calories than lentil - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 37% |
| Fat | 3% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 54% less carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 33% more dietary fiber than lentil - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and lentils are high in protein. Cumin has 97% more protein than lentil - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lentil has 27.9 times less saturated fat than cumin - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 413% more Vitamin C than lentil - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than lentil - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 29 times more Vitamin E than lentil - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lentil contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lentils | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than lentil - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and lentils are high in iron. Cumin has 18 times more iron than lentil - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and lentils are high in potassium. Cumin has 385% more potassium than lentil - cumin has 1788mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 3.103 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 cumin or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and lentils are high in calories. Cumin has 220% more calories than lentil - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does cumin or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 50% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or lentils contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than lentil - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does cumin or lentils contain more iron?
Both cumin and lentils are high in iron. Cumin has 18 times more iron than lentil - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does cumin or lentils contain more potassium?
Both cumin and lentils are high in potassium. Cumin has 390% more potassium than lentil - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.