Pea Protein Isolate
80.0gprotein / 100g375 cal · 6.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.82
Lentils (cooked)
9.0gprotein / 100g116 cal · 0.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.63
Pea Protein Isolate is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 80.0g per 100g vs Lentils (cooked)'s 9.0g, a 71.0g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Pea Protein Isolate also carries the stronger amino acid profile (DIAAS-adjusted, low in methionine, high in leucine for a plant source), while Lentils (cooked) is incomplete on its own — low in methionine, pairs well with grains.
On price, Lentils (cooked) wins clearly — $ against Pea Protein Isolate's $$.
Pea Protein Isolate's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2100mg vs Lentils (cooked)'s 650mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Pea Protein Isolate wins clearly. Choose Lentils (cooked) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Pea Protein Isolate | Lentils (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 80.0g | 9.0g |
| Calories | 375 | 116 |
| Fat | 6.0g | 0.4g |
| Carbs | 5.0g | 20.1g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 7.9g |
| Quality score | 0.82 | 0.63 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 25 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, pea protein isolate or lentils (cooked)?
Pea Protein Isolate has 80.0g of protein per 100g compared to Lentils (cooked)'s 9.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Lentils (cooked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 116 vs the other's 375.