Lentils · Lens culinaris

Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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114 kcal Calories

18%

9.0 g Protein

19.5 g Carbs

0.4 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 38/100

How many beneficial nutrients Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt 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, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

114 kcal / serving

66% from carbs

Carbs 66%

19.5 g per serving
Fat 3%

0.4 g per serving
Protein 31%

9.0 g per serving

What Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt 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).

Folate (B9)45% Dietary Fiber28% Copper28% Manganese21% Iron19% Protein18% Thiamin (B1)14% Phosphorus14% Pantothenic Acid (B5)13% Zinc12% Vitamin B610%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
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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	19.5 g	7%
Dietary Fiber	7.9 g	28%
Total Sugars	1.8 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.4 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	37.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	137.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	45.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	5.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	61.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	137.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	9.0 g	18%
Histidine	254.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	390.0 mg	—
Leucine	654.0 mg	—
Lysine	630.0 mg	—
Methionine	77.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	445.0 mg	—
Threonine	323.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	81.0 mg	—
Valine	448.0 mg	—
Alanine	377.0 mg	—
Arginine	697.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	998.0 mg	—
Cystine	118.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	1,399.0 mg	—
Glycine	367.0 mg	—
Proline	377.0 mg	—
Serine	416.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	241.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	1.5 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin K	1.7 mcg	1%
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin (B3)	1.1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	10%
Folate (B9)	181.0 mcg	45%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.6 mg	13%
Choline	32.7 mg	6%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	19.0 mg	1%
Iron	3.3 mg	19%
Magnesium	36.0 mg	9%
Phosphorus	180.0 mg	14%
Potassium	369.0 mg	8%
Sodium	238.0 mg	10%
Zinc	1.3 mg	12%
Copper	0.3 mg	28%
Manganese	0.5 mg	21%
Selenium	2.8 mcg	5%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	1.4 g	—

About Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

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, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt?

There are 114 calories in 100 g of Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt, or about 226 calories in 1 cup (198 g).

How much protein is in Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt?

Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt contains 9.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt?

Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt has 19.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt?

Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt provides 0.4 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt a good source of?

Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (45% DV), Dietary Fiber (28% DV), Copper (28% DV) and Manganese (21% DV) and a good source of Iron, Protein, Thiamin (B1), Phosphorus, Pantothenic Acid (B5) and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.