Black Coffee vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and lentils:
- Black coffee has 117.4 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, 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: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) 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 black coffee has 98% less calories than lentil - black coffee has 2 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to lentils for fat. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 67% |
| Fat | ~ | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black coffee has 117.4 times less carbohydrates than lentil - black coffee has 0.17g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than lentil - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 29 times more protein than black coffee - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and black coffee are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than black coffee - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lentils and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lentils and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black coffee and lentils contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Black Coffee | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 181 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 850% more calcium than black coffee - black coffee has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 165 times more iron than black coffee - black coffee has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 638% more potassium than black coffee - black coffee has 50mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
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: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does black coffee or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than lentil - black coffee has 2 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is black coffee or lentils better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 29 times more protein than black coffee - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does black coffee or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black coffee has 117.4 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - black coffee has 0.17g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does black coffee or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 165 times more iron than black coffee - black coffee has 0.02mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does black coffee or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 640% more potassium than black coffee - black coffee has 50mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.