Lentils vs. Chestnut

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Chestnut

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

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

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

  • Both chestnut and lentils are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Chestnut has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, lentil contains more folate.
  • Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Lentil has 4.8 times less sugar than chestnut.
  • Lentil is a great source of protein.
  • Lentil is an excellent source of iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lentils and chestnut 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both chestnut and lentils are high in calories. Chestnut has 111% more calories than lentil - chestnut has 245 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lentils is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chestnut per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for chestnut, 5:87:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lentils Chestnut
Protein 30% 5%
Carbohydrates 67% 87%
Fat 3% 8%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chestnut is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 62% less carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chestnut and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 55% more dietary fiber than chestnut - chestnut has 5.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lentil has 4.8 times less sugar than chestnut - chestnut has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 185% more protein than chestnut - chestnut has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both chestnut and lentils are low in saturated fat - chestnut has 0.41g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 16 times more Vitamin C than lentil - chestnut has 26mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chestnut and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chestnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Chestnut and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chestnut has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chestnut and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chestnut has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Chestnut has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, lentil contains more folate. Both lentils and chestnut contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Lentils Chestnut
Thiamin 0.169 MG 0.243 MG
Riboflavin 0.073 MG 0.175 MG
Niacin 1.06 MG 1.342 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.638 MG 0.554 MG
Vitamin B6 0.178 MG 0.497 MG
Folate 181 UG 70 UG

Minerals

calcium

Chestnut has 53% more calcium than lentil - chestnut has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.

iron

Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 266% more iron than chestnut - chestnut has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both chestnut and lentils are high in potassium. Chestnut has 60% more potassium than lentil - chestnut has 592mg 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 lentils and chestnut contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Lentils Chestnut
beta-carotene 5 UG 14 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 13 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, chestnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lentil per 100 grams.

Lentils Chestnut
alpha linoleic acid 0.037 G 0.093 G
Total 0.037 G 0.093 G

omega 6s

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

Lentils Chestnut
linoleic acid 0.137 G 0.776 G
Total 0.137 G 0.776 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lentils or Chestnut .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) .

Cooked Lentils 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Chestnut 100g

( 100 g )
116KCAL 6%
calories 111%
245KCAL 12%
20G 8%
carbohydrates 165%
53G 21%
7.9G 32%
55% dietary fiber
5.1G 20%
1.8G sugar 511% 11G
0.38G 1%
total fat 479%
2.2G 3%
0.05G 0.3%
saturated fat 719%
0.41G 2%
0.06G monounsaturated fat >999% 0.76G
0.18G polyunsaturated fat 383% 0.87G
2MG 0.1%
sodium
2MG 0.1%
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A >999%
1UG 0.1%
1.5MG 2%
Vitamin C >999%
26MG 35%
19MG 2%
calcium 53%
29MG 3%
3.3MG 19%
263% iron
0.91MG 5%
36MG 12%
9% magnesium
33MG 11%
369MG 16%
potassium 60%
592MG 26%
0.17MG 15%
thiamin (Vit B1) 41%
0.24MG 22%
0.07MG 7%
riboflavin (Vit B2) 157%
0.18MG 16%
1.1MG 8%
niacin (Vit B3) 18%
1.3MG 10%
0.18MG 14%
Vitamin B6 178%
0.5MG 38%
0.64MG 13%
16% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
0.55MG 11%
181UG 45%
159% folate (Vit B9)
70UG 18%
0.11MG 1%
Vitamin E 354%
0.5MG 3%
1.7UG 2%
Vitamin K 359%
7.8UG 9%
9G 18%
181% protein
3.2G 6%
33MG 8%
>999% choline
1.5MG 0.4%
0.25MG 21%
copper 104%
0.51MG 42%
0.49MG 27%
manganese 145%
1.2MG 66%
180MG 26%
68% phosphorus
107MG 15%
2.8UG 5%
133% selenium
1.2UG 2%
1.3MG 16%
128% zinc
0.57MG 7%
70G 75% Water 40G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does chestnut or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chestnut and lentils are high in calories. Chestnut has 110% more calories than lentil - chestnut has 245 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.

Does chestnut or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chestnut is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 60% fewer carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.

Does chestnut or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 270% more iron than chestnut - chestnut has 0.91mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.

Does chestnut or lentils contain more potassium?
Both chestnut and lentils are high in potassium. Chestnut has 60% more potassium than lentil - chestnut has 592mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.