Blackberry vs. Lentils

Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Cooked Lentils


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of blackberry versus cooked lentils (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and lentils:

  • Both lentils and blackberry are high in dietary fiber.
  • Blackberry has 52% less carbohydrates than lentil.
  • Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Lentil is a great source of protein.
  • Lentil is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of blackberry and lentils is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lentil is high in calories and blackberry has 63% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Blackberry Lentils
Protein 12% 30%
Carbohydrates 79% 67%
Fat 9% 3%
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carbohydrates

Blackberry has 52% less carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lentils and blackberry are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 49% more dietary fiber than blackberry - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lentils and blackberry contain similar amounts of sugar - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 549% more protein than blackberry - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lentils and blackberry are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than lentil - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Blackberry has more Vitamin A than lentil - blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lentils and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lentils and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both blackberry and lentils contain significant amounts of niacin.

Blackberry Lentils
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.169 MG
Riboflavin 0.026 MG 0.073 MG
Niacin 0.646 MG 1.06 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.276 MG 0.638 MG
Vitamin B6 0.03 MG 0.178 MG
Folate 25 UG 181 UG

Minerals

calcium

Blackberry has 53% more calcium than lentil - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.

iron

Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 437% more iron than blackberry - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.

potassium

Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 128% more potassium than blackberry - lentil has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Blackberry Lentils
beta-carotene 128 UG 5 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 118 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lentil per 100 grams.

Blackberry Lentils
alpha linoleic acid 0.094 G 0.037 G
Total 0.094 G 0.037 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blackberry and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Blackberry Lentils
linoleic acid 0.186 G 0.137 G
Total 0.186 G 0.137 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does lentils or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lentil is high in calories and blackberry has 60% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.

Does lentils or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, blackberry has 50% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

Does lentils or blackberry contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 440% more iron than blackberry - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.

Does lentils or blackberry contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than blackberry - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg of potassium.