Lentils vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and radish sprouts:
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Radish sprout has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Radish sprout has more niacin.
- Radish sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and radish sprout has 63% less calories than lentil - radish sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to radish sprouts for protein. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 28% |
| Fat | 3% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish sprout has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than lentil - radish sprout has 3.6g 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 radish sprout - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radish sprout has less sugar than lentil - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 137% more protein than radish sprout - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radish sprouts and lentils are low in saturated fat - radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 18 times more Vitamin C than lentil - radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Radish sprout has more Vitamin A than lentil - radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lentils and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more niacin. Both lentils and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lentils | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 168% more calcium than lentil - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 287% more iron than radish sprout - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 329% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 0.41 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radish sprouts or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and radish sprout has 60% less calories than lentil - radish sprout has 43 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does radish sprouts or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish sprout has 4.5 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - radish sprout has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does radish sprouts or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 290% more iron than radish sprout - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does radish sprouts or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.