USDA-derived comparison

Cannellini Beans vs Lentils (cooked)

Cannellini Beans leads for Vitamin E and Calcium; Lentils (cooked) answers with Folate and Phosphorus.

Who each is for: Choose cannellini Beans for vitamin E and calcium. Choose lentils (cooked) for folate and phosphorus.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Cannellini Beans

Typical serving: half a can (130g)

13/100

More vitamin EMore calcium
Full Cannellini Beans page

Lentils (cooked)

Typical serving: 1 cup (198g)

15/100

More folateMore phosphorus
Full Lentils (cooked) page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientCannellini BeansLentils (cooked)
Calories139 kcal116 kcal
Protein10 g9 g
Carbs25 g20 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber6 g8 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium6 mg2 mg
Potassium561 mg369 mg
Calcium90 mg19 mg
Iron3.7 mg3.3 mg
Magnesium63 mg36 mg
Zinc1.4 mg1.3 mg
Vitamin C0 mg2 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate81 µg181 µg

Servings differ: half a can of cannellini beans is about 130g, 1 cup of lentils (cooked) about 198g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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