Barley, pearled vs Lentils

Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Lentils

Best for muscle gain

Lentils

Best for low-carb

Lentils

Macro Comparison

Barley, pearled: 100g (100g) | Lentils: 100g (100g)

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

123

Barley, pearled

114

Lentils

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

2.26g

Barley, pearled

9.02g

Lentils

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

28.2g

Barley, pearled

19.5g

Lentils

FatLower for calorie control

0.44g

Barley, pearled

0.38g

Lentils

Protein Efficiency

What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.

Barley, pearled

32%

Lentils

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Per 100g Comparison

Nutrient	Barley, pearled	Lentils
Calories	123	114
Protein	2.3g	9g
Carbs	28.2g	19.5g
Fat	0.4g	0.4g
Fiber	3.8g	7.9g
Sugar	0.28g	1.8g
Sodium	3mg	238mg
Cholesterol	0mg	0mg
Saturated Fat	0.09g	0.05g
Potassium	93mg	369mg
Vitamin A	0mcg	0mcg
Vitamin C	0mg	1.5mg
Calcium	11mg	19mg
Iron	1.33mg	3.33mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Lentils. With 114 calories and 9.02g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.

For muscle gain

Choose Lentils. Lentils delivers 9.02g protein per serving — 6.8g more than Barley, pearled.

For low-carb diets

Choose Lentils with 19.5g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

Is Barley, pearled or Lentils better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Lentils is the better choice. Barley, pearled has 123 calories and 2.26g protein per serving, while Lentils has 114 calories and 9.02g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.

Which has more protein, Barley, pearled or Lentils?

Lentils has more protein per serving. Barley, pearled provides 2.26g and Lentils provides 9.02g of protein.

Can I eat both barley, pearled and lentils together?

Yes! Combining barley, pearled and lentils gives you 237 calories and 11.28g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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