How the diets react
Diet Ratings
Lentils contain 20g net carbs per 100g cooked. Legume-based carbohydrate source fundamentally incompatible with ketogenic diet; single serving exceeds daily carb limit.
Lentils are whole plant legumes. Fully vegan, nutrient-dense, excellent protein and fiber source, and a staple of plant-based diets.
Legumes are explicitly excluded from paleo diet. Lentils contain lectins, phytic acid, and other anti-nutrients that were not consumed by Paleolithic humans.
Legume fundamental to Mediterranean diet. Lentils provide plant-based protein, fiber, and polyphenols. Traditional in Mediterranean regions. Should be eaten multiple times weekly.
Lentils are legumes derived entirely from plants. They are explicitly excluded from carnivore diet due to high carbohydrate and plant compound content. Incompatible with all carnivore protocols.
Lentils are legumes, which are explicitly excluded from Whole30 for the entire 30-day period. Not compliant.
Lentils are legumes high in GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides). Monash University confirms lentils are high-FODMAP at all reasonable serving sizes, even small portions.
Core DASH food. Excellent source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, iron, and plant protein. Very low saturated fat. Supports blood pressure control and cardiovascular health.
High-carb legume (~20g carbs per 100g cooked) but better protein-to-carb ratio than other beans (~9g protein per 100g). Slightly more Zone-friendly than chickpeas/black beans but still requires careful portioning.
Excellent source of fiber, polyphenols, plant protein, and resistant starch. High in antioxidants and micronutrients. Core anti-inflammatory legume across all dietary frameworks.
High protein (18g per cooked cup), high fiber (16g per cup), very low fat (<1g), nutrient-dense (iron, folate, polyphenols). Excellent protein-to-calorie ratio for plant-based patients. Easy to digest compared to other legumes.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–10/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.