Baguette vs. Lentils

Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Cooked Lentils


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of baguette versus cooked lentils (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and lentils:

  • Both lentils and baguette are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
  • Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
  • Baguette is a great source of calcium.
  • Lentil is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of baguette and lentils is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both lentils and baguette are high in calories. Baguette has 134% more calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories per 100 grams and baguette has 272 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, baguette is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Baguette Lentils
Protein 16% 30%
Carbohydrates 76% 67%
Fat 8% 3%
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carbohydrates

Baguette is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 61% less carbohydrates than baguette - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lentils and baguette are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 259% more dietary fiber than baguette - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lentils and baguette contain similar amounts of sugar - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and baguette has 4.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Both lentils and baguette are high in protein. Baguette has 19% more protein than lentil - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and baguette has 10.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lentils and baguette are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both baguette and lentils are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lentil has more Vitamin C than baguette - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Baguette and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - baguette has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lentils and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lentils and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both baguette and lentils contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Baguette Lentils
Thiamin 0.71 MG 0.169 MG
Riboflavin 0.427 MG 0.073 MG
Niacin 4.817 MG 1.06 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.455 MG 0.638 MG
Vitamin B6 0.107 MG 0.178 MG
Folate 123 UG 181 UG

Minerals

calcium

Baguette is a great source of calcium and it has 174% more calcium than lentil - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.

iron

Both lentils and baguette are high in iron. Baguette has 17% more iron than lentil - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.

potassium

Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 215% more potassium than baguette - lentil has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and baguette has 117mg 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,

Baguette Lentils
lutein + zeaxanthin 45 UG ~
beta-carotene ~ 5 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both baguette and lentils contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Baguette Lentils
alpha linoleic acid 0.064 G 0.037 G
Total 0.064 G 0.037 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baguette has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.

Baguette Lentils
other omega 6 0.001 G ~
linoleic acid 0.79 G 0.137 G
Total 0.791 G 0.137 G



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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: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does lentils or baguette contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both lentils and baguette are high in calories. Baguette has 130% more calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and baguette has 272 calories.

Does lentils or baguette have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 60% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.

Does lentils or baguette contain more iron?
Both lentils and baguette are high in iron. Baguette has 20% more iron than lentil - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.

Does lentils or baguette contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than baguette - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.