Strawberries vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and lentils:
- 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.
- Strawberry has 62% less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) 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 strawberry has 72% less calories than lentil - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 67% |
| Fat | 8% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 62% less carbohydrates than lentil - strawberry has 7.7g 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 295% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and lentils are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 38 times more Vitamin C than lentil - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 181 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and lentils contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 712% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 141% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberries and lentils contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Strawberries | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 5 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and lentils contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and strawberry has 70% less calories than lentil - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does strawberries or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 60% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 710% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does strawberries or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.