Rice Milk vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Rice Milk and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rice milk
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rice milk and lentils:
- Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, rice milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Rice milk has 54% less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Rice milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rice Milk (Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and rice milk has 59% less calories than lentil - rice milk has 47 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rice milk is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Rice milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:78:19 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rice Milk | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 67% |
| Fat | 19% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rice milk has 54% less carbohydrates than lentil - rice milk has 9.2g 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 25 times more dietary fiber than rice milk - rice milk has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rice milk and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - rice milk has 5.3g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than rice milk - rice milk has 0.28g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and rice milk are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rice milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than rice milk - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rice milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Rice milk has more Vitamin A than lentil - rice milk has 63ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Rice milk has more Vitamin D than lentil - rice milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Rice milk and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rice milk has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rice milk and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rice milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, rice milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both rice milk and lentils contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Rice Milk | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.39 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.146 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.039 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Rice milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 521% more calcium than lentil - rice milk has 118mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than rice milk - rice milk has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than rice milk - rice milk has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lentil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than rice milk per 100 grams.
| Rice Milk | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rice milk has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Rice Milk | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.305 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.305 G | 0.137 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does rice milk or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and rice milk has 60% less calories than lentil - rice milk has 47 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does rice milk or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rice milk has 50% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - rice milk has 9.2g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does rice milk or lentils contain more calcium?
Rice milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 520% more calcium than lentil - rice milk has 118mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does rice milk or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than rice milk - rice milk has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does rice milk or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than rice milk - rice milk has 27mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.