Egg Noodles vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
egg noodles
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and lentils:
- Both egg noodles and lentils are high in calories.
- Lentil has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg noodle contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg noodles and lentils are high in calories. Egg noodle has 19% more calories than lentil - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 67% |
| Fat | 14% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg noodles and lentils contain similar amounts of carbs - egg noodle has 25.2g 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 558% more dietary fiber than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Egg noodles and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 99% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both egg noodles and lentils are low in saturated fat - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and lentils are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lentil has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than egg noodle - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg noodle has more Vitamin A than lentil - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg noodles and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg noodle contains more Vitamin B12. Both egg noodles and lentils contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Egg Noodles | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg noodles and lentils contain similar amounts of calcium - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 127% more iron than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 871% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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, both egg noodles and lentils contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Egg Noodles | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both egg noodles and lentils contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg Noodles | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg noodle has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 0.137 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.523 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg noodles and lentils are high in calories. Egg noodle has 20% more calories than lentil - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does egg noodles or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg noodles and lentils contain similar amounts of carbs - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does egg noodles or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 130% more iron than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does egg noodles or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 870% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.