Ingredient swap
Green Lentils vs Kidney Beans
Green Lentils has 24.6 g protein and 352 calories per 100 g; kidney beans has 23.6 g and 333. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of green lentils (192 g) ≈ 1 cup of kidney beans.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Green Lentils | Kidney Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 352 | 333 better |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 23.6 g |
| Carbs | 63.4 g | 60 gbetter |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g | 15.2 gbetter |
| Sugar | 2 gbetter | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 6 mgbetter | 24 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 192 g | 184 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use kidney beans instead of green lentils?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of green lentils (192 g) ≈ 1 cup of kidney beans.
Which has more protein?
Green Lentils, with 24.6 g per 100 g versus 23.6 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Kidney Beans, with 333 calories per 100 g.