Brown Rice Protein
78.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 3.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.6
Lentils (cooked)
9.0gprotein / 100g116 cal · 0.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.63
This isn't close. Brown Rice Protein packs 78.0g of protein per 100g against Lentils (cooked)'s 9.0g — a 69.0g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Lentils (cooked) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$ for Brown Rice Protein), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
Brown Rice Protein's typical serving also delivers more leucine (1750mg 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, Brown Rice Protein 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 | Brown Rice Protein | Lentils (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78.0g | 9.0g |
| Calories | 380 | 116 |
| Fat | 3.0g | 0.4g |
| Carbs | 8.0g | 20.1g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 7.9g |
| Quality score | 0.6 | 0.63 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 25 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, brown rice protein or lentils (cooked)?
Brown Rice Protein has 78.0g 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 380.