Heavy Cream vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and lentils:
- Both heavy cream and lentils are high in calories.
- Heavy cream has 6 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than lentil.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Lentil has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both heavy cream and lentils are high in calories. Heavy cream has 193% more calories than lentil - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 67% |
| Fat | 94% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Heavy cream has 6 times less carbohydrates than lentil - heavy cream has 2.8g 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 heavy cream - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Heavy cream and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 218% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and lentil has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Lentil has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lentil has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lentil - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than lentil - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Heavy cream and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and lentils contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Heavy Cream | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 247% more calcium than lentil - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 288% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg 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, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than lentil per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.037 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 1.333 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Heavy Cream or Lentils .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both heavy cream and lentils are high in calories. Heavy cream has 190% more calories than lentil - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does heavy cream or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, heavy cream has 6 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - heavy cream has 2.8g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does heavy cream or lentils contain more calcium?
Heavy cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than lentil - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does heavy cream or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does heavy cream or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.