Lentils · Lens culinaris

Lentils, dry

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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18%

360 kcal Calories

47%

23.6 g Protein

23%

62.2 g Carbs

1.9 g Fat

Good nutrient density 26/100

How many beneficial nutrients Lentils, dry delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Lentils, dry come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

360 kcal / serving

69% from carbs

Carbs 69%

62.2 g per serving
Fat 5%

1.9 g per serving
Protein 26%

23.6 g per serving

What Lentils, dry is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Copper93% Manganese68% Protein47% Iron40% Zinc35% Phosphorus30% Magnesium25% Potassium20%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	62.2 g	23%
Starch	37.1 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	1.9 g	2%

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	23.6 g	47%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	~	—
Vitamin C	~	—
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	~	—
Riboflavin (B2)	~	—
Niacin (B3)	~	—
Vitamin B6	~	—
Folate (B9)	~	—
Vitamin B12	~	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	61.9 mg	5%
Iron	7.2 mg	40%
Magnesium	106.7 mg	25%
Phosphorus	373.6 mg	30%
Potassium	948.9 mg	20%
Sodium	0.0 mg	0%
Zinc	3.9 mg	35%
Copper	0.8 mg	93%
Manganese	1.6 mg	68%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	~	—
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	2.9 g	—

About Lentils, dry

Lentils (Lens culinaris) are small, lens-shaped legumes that have fed people for thousands of years, prized for being cheap, filling, and quick to cook. They come in a spectrum of colors and textures: earthy brown and khaki-green lentils that keep their shape for salads and sides, tiny slate-gray French Puy lentils with a peppery bite, and split red and yellow types that break down into a soft puree for soups and Indian dal.

Lentils are a plant-based nutrition powerhouse, loaded with protein and fiber along with iron, folate, potassium, and other minerals, which makes them a cornerstone of vegetarian and vegan cooking. Unlike dried beans, they need no soaking and simmer tender in roughly 20 to 30 minutes. They shine in hearty stews, spiced dals, warm grain bowls, and cool vinaigrette-dressed salads, and can even stand in for some of the meat in burgers and sauces.

Sold dried by the bag or precooked in cans, lentils keep for a long time in the pantry, ready whenever you need a fast, wholesome meal.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lentils, dry?

There are 360 calories in 100 g of Lentils, dry.

How much protein is in Lentils, dry?

Lentils, dry contains 23.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Lentils, dry?

Lentils, dry has 62.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Lentils, dry?

Lentils, dry provides 1.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Lentils, dry a good source of?

Lentils, dry is an excellent source of Copper (93% DV), Manganese (68% DV), Protein (47% DV), Iron (40% DV), Zinc (35% DV) and Phosphorus (30% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.