Lentils vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and brown sugar:
- Both brown sugar and lentils are high in calories.
- Brown sugar 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown sugar and lentils are high in calories. Brown sugar has 228% more calories than lentil - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to brown sugar for fat. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 79% less carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g 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 brown sugar - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and lentil has 98% less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 74 times more protein than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and brown sugar are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than brown sugar - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lentils and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lentils and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lentils | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 337% more calcium than lentil - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 369% more iron than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 177% more potassium than brown sugar - brown sugar has 133mg 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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FAQ
Does brown sugar or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown sugar and lentils are high in calories. Brown sugar has 230% more calories than lentil - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does brown sugar or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 80% fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does brown sugar or lentils contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than lentil - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does brown sugar or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 370% more iron than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does brown sugar or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than brown sugar - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.