Lentils vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and macadamia nut:
- Both macadamia nut and lentils are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, however, lentil contains more folate.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and lentils are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 519% more calories than lentil - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to macadamia nut per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 7% |
| Fat | 3% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Macadamia nut has 34% less carbohydrates than lentil - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both macadamia nut and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Macadamia nut is very similar to lentil for dietary fiber - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Macadamia nut and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Macadamia nut and lentils contain similar amounts of protein - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and lentil has 100% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lentils and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, however, lentil contains more folate. Both lentils and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lentils | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 268% more calcium than lentil - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Both macadamia nut and lentils are high in iron. Lentil has 26% more iron than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and lentils are high in potassium. Macadamia nut is very similar to macadamia nut for potassium - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.196 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.196 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 1.303 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.944 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 3.247 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and lentils are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 520% more calories than lentil - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does macadamia nut or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, macadamia nut has 30% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does macadamia nut or lentils contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than lentil - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or lentils contain more iron?
Both macadamia nut and lentils are high in iron. Lentil has 30% more iron than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does macadamia nut or lentils contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and lentils are high in potassium. Macadamia nut is very similar to macadamia nut for potassium - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.