Ingredient swap
Navy Beans vs Red Lentils
Navy Beans has 22.3 g protein and 337 calories per 100 g; red lentils has 24 g and 358. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of navy beans (208 g) ≈ 1 cup of red lentils.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Navy Beans | Red Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 337 better | 358 |
| Protein | 22.3 g | 24 gbetter |
| Carbs | 60.8 g | 63 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Fiber | 15.3 gbetter | 10.8 g |
| Sugar | 3.9 g | 2 gbetter |
| Sodium | 5 mgbetter | 7 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 208 g | 192 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 red lentils instead of navy beans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of navy beans (208 g) ≈ 1 cup of red lentils.
Which has more protein?
Red Lentils, with 24 g per 100 g versus 22.3 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Navy Beans, with 337 calories per 100 g.