Madras Lentils vs Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils
Overall, Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 3.
Madras Lentils
Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Madras Lentils | Persian-Style Quinona &... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 107 kcal | 176 kcal |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 2.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 4.6 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk, Soybeans | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Madras Lentils has 39% fewer calories (107 kcal vs 176 kcal).
- Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils has 27% less fat (2.8 g vs 3.9 g).
- Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils has 62% less saturated fat (0.8 g vs 2.1 g).
- Madras Lentils has 39% less sugar (2.8 g vs 4.6 g).
- Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils has 40% less salt (0.6 g vs 0.9 g).
- Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils has 21% more fiber (4.9 g vs 3.9 g).
- Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils has 42% more protein (6.7 g vs 3.9 g).
- Madras Lentils is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Madras Lentils lists: Milk, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Madras Lentils
water, black lentils, red kidney beans, cream, tomato paste, dried onion, butter, salt, sunflower oil and/or canola oil and/or soybean oil, cumin powder, chili pepper powder, dried ginger
Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils
Cooked White Quinoa (34%) (Water, White Quinoa), Cooked Green Lentils (26%) (Water Green Lentils), Cooked Wholegrain Rice (25%) (Water, Wholegrain Rice), Raisins (6%), Dried Kibbled Onions (2.4%), Vegetable Oil (contains Sunflower Oil and/or Rapeseed Oil), Vegetable Boullion (Salt, Yeast Extract, Dextrose, Potato Starch, Onion Extract, Carrot Powder, Parsley, Colour: Tumeric, Herb Extracts, Spice Extract, Onion Powder, Harissa Paste (0.5%) (Fructose, Water, Sugar, White Wine Vinegar, Tomato Purée, Red Pepper Juice Concentrate, Lemon Juice, Salt, Mint, Cornflour, Onion Extract, Caraway, Cayenne Chilli, Smoked Paprika, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Yeast Extract, Cumin Seeds, Garlic Powder, Best before and Farley Colour: Turmeric, Black Pepper.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Madras Lentils or Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils?
Overall, Persian-Style Quinona & Lentils has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Madras Lentils has fewer calories: 107 kcal versus 176 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Madras Lentils has less sugar: 2.8 g versus 4.6 g per 100 g.