Peanut Butter (natural)
25.1gprotein / 100g588 cal · 50.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.52
Lentils (cooked)
9.0gprotein / 100g116 cal · 0.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.63
Peanut Butter (natural) is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 25.1g per 100g vs Lentils (cooked)'s 9.0g, a 16.1g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Quality flips the other way, though: Lentils (cooked) has the stronger amino acid profile (incomplete on its own — low in methionine, pairs well with grains) versus Peanut Butter (natural)'s lit_estimate, moderate quality, low in methionine.
Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.
Peanut Butter (natural)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1650mg 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, Peanut Butter (natural) 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 | Peanut Butter (natural) | Lentils (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25.1g | 9.0g |
| Calories | 588 | 116 |
| Fat | 50.4g | 0.4g |
| Carbs | 20.0g | 20.1g |
| Fiber | 6.0g | 7.9g |
| Quality score | 0.52 | 0.63 |
| Relative cost | $ | $ |
| Prep time | 0 min | 25 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, peanut butter (natural) or lentils (cooked)?
Peanut Butter (natural) has 25.1g 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 588.