How the diets react
Diet Ratings
French lentils contain approximately 20g net carbs per 100g cooked serving. A typical 1-cup serving (198g) delivers ~40g net carbs, consuming the entire daily keto carb allowance in one meal. Legumes are fundamentally incompatible with ketogenic macros.
Whole plant legume with no animal products or processing concerns. Nutritionally dense and minimally processed.
Lentils are legumes, explicitly excluded from paleo diet. They contain lectins, phytic acid, and other anti-nutrients that paleo philosophy seeks to eliminate.
Legumes are a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, emphasized for daily consumption. Puy lentils are nutrient-dense, high in fiber and protein, and minimally processed.
Legumes are plant-derived and explicitly excluded from carnivore diet. High carbohydrate and plant compound content contradicts core carnivore principles.
Lentils are legumes and explicitly excluded from Whole30 for all 30 days. No exceptions apply to French lentils.
Legumes are high in GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides), a fermentable oligosaccharide. Monash University rates all lentils, including Puy varieties, as high-FODMAP at standard serving sizes (≥1/2 cup cooked).
Excellent DASH food. High in fiber, plant-based protein, potassium, magnesium, and iron. Minimal sodium when prepared without added salt. Supports cardiovascular health and blood pressure management.
Low-glycemic legume with good protein and fiber content. However, carb-dense (approximately 20g net carbs per 100g cooked). Requires careful portioning to fit Zone macros—typically 1/3 to 1/2 cup per meal. Acceptable as carb block when paired with lean protein and monounsaturated fat.
Excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and polyphenols. Low glycemic index. Rich in antioxidants and minerals. Whole legume form aligns perfectly with anti-inflammatory pyramid emphasis.
Excellent protein (18g per cooked cup), high fiber (16g per cooked cup), low fat, nutrient-dense, easy to digest in small portions, and support satiety. Ideal GLP-1 companion food.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.