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Lentils vs Meatballs
Per 100g, Lentils has 20.2g carbs and Meatballs has 8g. On carb quality they're a close call — both make a reasonable fuel choice.
Lentils and Meatballs are closely matched
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Lentils | Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 116.2 | 197 |
Total carbs — | 20.2g | 8g |
Net carbs — | 12.3g | 3.4g |
Fiber Higher wins | 7.9g | 4.6g |
Sugar Lower wins | 1.8g | 1.3g |
Protein Higher wins | 9.1g | 21g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 32 | — |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 3.9 | — |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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