Cornstarch vs. Lentils

Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Cooked Lentils


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

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

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

  • Both cornstarch and lentils are high in calories.
  • 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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cornstarch 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) 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 cornstarch and lentils are high in calories. Cornstarch has 228% more calories than lentil - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.

Cornstarch Lentils
Protein ~ 30%
Carbohydrates 99% 67%
Fat ~ 3%
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carbohydrates

Cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 78% less carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g 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 778% more dietary fiber than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cornstarch has less sugar than lentil - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 33 times more protein than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cornstarch and lentils are low in saturated fat - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin A

Lentils and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lentils and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Lentils and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Cornstarch Lentils
Thiamin ~ 0.169 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.073 MG
Niacin ~ 1.06 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.638 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.178 MG
Folate ~ 181 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lentil has 850% more calcium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.

iron

Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 609% more iron than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.

potassium

Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 122 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Cornstarch Lentils
linoleic acid 0.025 G 0.137 G
Total 0.025 G 0.137 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 Cornstarch or Lentils .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does cornstarch or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both cornstarch and lentils are high in calories. Cornstarch has 230% more calories than lentil - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.

Does cornstarch or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.

Does cornstarch or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 610% more iron than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.

Does cornstarch or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 122 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.