Hemp Protein Powder
50.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.5
Lentils (cooked)
9.0gprotein / 100g116 cal · 0.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.63
This isn't close. Hemp Protein Powder packs 50.0g of protein per 100g against Lentils (cooked)'s 9.0g — a 41.0g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.
Lentils (cooked) pulls ahead on protein quality specifically (incomplete on its own — low in methionine, pairs well with grains), even in categories where Hemp Protein Powder wins on raw grams.
Lentils (cooked) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$$ for Hemp Protein Powder), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
Hemp Protein Powder's typical serving also delivers more leucine (1150mg 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, Hemp Protein Powder 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 | Hemp Protein Powder | Lentils (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50.0g | 9.0g |
| Calories | 380 | 116 |
| Fat | 10.0g | 0.4g |
| Carbs | 30.0g | 20.1g |
| Fiber | 20.0g | 7.9g |
| Quality score | 0.5 | 0.63 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 25 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, hemp protein powder or lentils (cooked)?
Hemp Protein Powder has 50.0g 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.