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Lentils (dry)

Lentils (dry). Nutrition is shown per 100 g of dry lentils.

360.3
kcalper 100g
Carbs
62.17g
Protein
23.57g
Fat
1.92g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Dry lentils
Measurement basis
Per 100 g dry/raw edible lentils; Foundation nutrients with specified SR Legacy supplements
Energy (kcal)
360.3 kcal
Protein1
23.5688 g
Carbohydrates1
62.1713 g
Fat
1.92 g
Dietary fiber
10.7 g
Sugars
2.03 g
Saturated fat
0.154 g
Sodium31
<2.5 mg
More nutrients24
Energy (kJ)
1507.4 kJ
Trans fat2
0 g
Cholesterol2
0 mg
Calcium1
61.85 mg
Potassium1
948.9 mg
Magnesium1
106.7 mg
Iron1
7.158 mg
Zinc1
3.863 mg
Vitamin B1
0.873 mg
Vitamin B2
0.211 mg
Vitamin B3
2.6 mg
Vitamin B5
2.14 mg
Vitamin B6
0.54 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
479 µg
Vitamin B122
0 µg
Vitamin C
4.5 mg
Vitamin D2
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
2 µg
Retinol2
0 µg
Beta-carotene
23 µg
Alpha-carotene2
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin2
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.49 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
5 µg
  1. Assumed zero by source
  1. Additional data source[1]
  2. Unknown

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, field-specific Foundation and SR Legacy records

    2644283 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    172420 · SR Legacy release April 2018

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Lentils are small, lens-shaped legumes that come in brown, green, red, and other colors. They cook more quickly than most beans and are used in soups, stews, and salads.

Nutritionally, lentils are a good source of plant protein. Per 100 g of dry lentils they provide about 360 kcal, 62.2 g of carbohydrates, 23.6 g of protein, and 1.92 g of fat.

Lentils do not require soaking and are cooked by boiling. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Lentils (dry)?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of dry lentils. A typical cup of dry lentils (about 192 g) provides roughly 692 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g360.3 kcal62.2 g23.6 g1.9 g
1 cup dry192 g691.8 kcal119.4 g45.3 g3.7 g
1/2 cup dry96 g345.9 kcal59.7 g22.6 g1.8 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
360.3 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1507.4 kJ
Protein1
23.5688 g
Carbohydrates1
62.1713 g
Fat
1.92 g
Dietary fiber
10.7 g
Sugars
2.03 g
Saturated fat
0.154 g
Trans fat2
0 g
Cholesterol2
0 mg
Sodium31
<2.5 mg
Calcium1
61.85 mg
Potassium1
948.9 mg
Magnesium1
106.7 mg
Iron1
7.158 mg
Zinc1
3.863 mg
Vitamin B1
0.873 mg
Vitamin B2
0.211 mg
Vitamin B3
2.6 mg
Vitamin B5
2.14 mg
Vitamin B6
0.54 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
479 µg
Vitamin B122
0 µg
Vitamin C
4.5 mg
Vitamin D2
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
2 µg
Retinol2
0 µg
Beta-carotene
23 µg
Alpha-carotene2
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin2
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.49 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
5 µg

Questions and answers

Lentils (dry) nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in lentils?

Lentils provide about 360 calories per 100 g of dry lentils.

Are lentils high in protein?

Yes. Lentils provide about 23.6 g of protein per 100 g.

Do lentils need to be soaked?

No. Lentils do not require soaking and cook more quickly than most beans.

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