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How many calories are in Lentils (cooked)?
Lentils (cooked) contains 116 calories per 100g with 9g protein, 20g carbs, and 0.4g fat. A typical 150g serving provides 174 calories. This legumes & pulses item is high in fiber.
About this food
Lentils are a protein-rich legume that has been cultivated for over 8,000 years. In Bulgaria, lentil soup (леща чорба) is a beloved comfort food, and lentils are an important part of the Orthodox fasting cuisine.
Full Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (150g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Calories | 116kcal | 174kcal | — |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Protein | 9.0g | 13.5g | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.0g | 30.0g | — |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.6g | — |
| Fiberathlete | 8.0g | 12.0g | 29% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 2.7g | — |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 0.2g | — |
| Minerals | |||
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | — |
| Calciumathlete | 19mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Ironathlete | 3mg | 5mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 554mg | 8% |
| Magnesiumathlete | 36mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Zincathlete | 1mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin Dathlete | 0.0mcg | 0.0mcg | 0% |
% Daily Value based on FDA 2,000 kcal reference diet. Strength trainees have different needs — see highlighted nutrients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lentils (cooked) contains 116 calories per 100g with 9g protein, 20g carbs, and 0.4g fat. A typical 150g serving provides 174 calories. This legumes & pulses item is high in fiber.
Lentils (cooked) contains 9g protein per 100g, which is lower in protein. A 150g serving provides 13.5g protein.
Notable nutrients in Lentils (cooked) include Fiber, Iron and Zinc. Per 100g: 9g protein, 20g carbs, and 0.4g fat.
Lentils (cooked) can fit into a weight loss plan, but portion size matters. At 116 kcal per 100g it is moderately calorie-dense, so keep it within your daily calorie targets.
Lentils (cooked) is not ideal for a keto diet. At 12.0g net carbs per 100g, a single serving could easily exceed the daily 20-50g net carb limit.
Lentils (cooked) provides 116 kcal, 9g protein, 20g carbs, and 0.4g fat per 100g. Compare with other legumes & pulses foods in our database to find the best option for your nutritional goals.
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