Lentils

Q: How many calories in cup of lentils?

About 230 calories, with roughly 17.9g of protein. cup weighs about 198g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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116

cal per 100 g

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= 7.0 oz

Calories

230

Protein

17.9g

Carbs

39.9g

Fat

0.8g

Protein 30% Carbs 67% Fat 3%

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Lentils: 116 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 116 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber7.9 g28%

Sugar1.8 g—

Saturated fat0.053 g0%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium2 mg0%

Potassium369 mg8%

Calcium19 mg1%

Iron3.33 mg19%

Magnesium36 mg9%

Zinc1.27 mg12%

Vitamin C1.5 mg2%

Vitamin E0.11 mg1%

Vitamin A0 mcg0%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.178 mg10%

Vitamin B120 mcg0%

Folate181 mcg45%

Niacin1.06 mg7%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Tofu Yogurt

22 fewer calories per 100g · -6g protein.

Cal94 Protein3.5 g Fat1.8 g

Tempeh

76 more calories per 100g · +11g protein.

Cal192 Protein20.3 g Fat10.8 g

Tempeh

79 more calories per 100g · +11g protein.

Cal195 Protein19.9 g Fat11.4 g

Common questions

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How many calories in cup of lentils?

About 230 calories, with roughly 17.9g of protein. cup weighs about 198g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is lentils actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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