Trout vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Trout 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
trout
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in trout and lentils:
- Both lentils and trout are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Lentil has 40.4 times less saturated fat than trout.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Trout has 200.3 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Trout has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, lentil contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than lentil.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than lentil.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lentils and trout are high in calories. Trout has 77% more calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, trout is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Trout has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:51 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Trout | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 67% |
| Fat | 51% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Trout has 200.3 times less carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than trout - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lentils and trout contain similar amounts of sugar - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and trout has 0.04g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both lentils and trout are high in protein. Trout has 171% more protein than lentil - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lentil has 40.4 times less saturated fat than trout - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lentil has less cholesterol than trout - trout has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentils and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than lentil - trout has 87ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than lentil - trout has 64.6iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 29 times more Vitamin E than lentil - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Trout has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, lentil contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both trout and lentils contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Trout | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.14 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 6.811 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.375 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.47 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Trout has 63% more calcium than lentil - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 754% more iron than trout - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both lentils and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 25% more potassium than lentil - lentil has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than lentil per 100 grams.
| Trout | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.268 G | 0.037 G |
| DHA | 0.631 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.265 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.111 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.275 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, trout has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Trout | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.929 G | 0.137 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.982 G | 0.137 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does lentils or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lentils and trout are high in calories. Trout has 80% more calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is lentils or trout better for protein?
Both lentils and trout are high in protein. Trout has 170% more protein than lentil - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does lentils or trout have more carbohydrates?
By weight, trout has 200.3 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
Does lentils or trout contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 750% more iron than trout - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
Does lentils or trout contain more potassium?
Both lentils and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 30% more potassium than lentil - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.