Beans, nuts and seeds
Lentils: calories and nutrition
Lentils have 116 calories per 100 g. 1 cup of lentils (198 g) has 230 calories, 18 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat.
Calories
Protein g
Carbs g
Fat g
Protein 30% of caloriesCarbohydrates 67%Fat 3%
At a glance
- Protein makes up 31% of its calories (9 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
- 7.9 g of fiber per 100 g.
- 369 mg of potassium per 100 g.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | |
| Protein | 9 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | g |
| Fiber | 7.9 g | g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | mg |
| Potassium | 369 mg | mg |
| Calcium | 19 mg | mg |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, "Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt" (FDC ID 172421). Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of lentils?
230 calories (198 g). Per 100 g, lentils have 116 calories.
How much protein is in lentils?
9 g per 100 g, or 18 g in 1 cup of lentils.
How many carbs are in lentils?
20 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.9 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
Similar foods
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