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Good nutrient density 34/100
How many beneficial nutrients Lentils, pink, raw 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, pink, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
66% from carbs
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Carbs 66%59.2 g per serving
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Fat 5%2.2 g per serving
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Protein 28%25.0 g per serving
What Lentils, pink, raw 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).
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 | 59.2 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 250.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 886.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 284.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 42.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 14.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 14.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 490.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 11.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 886.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25.0 g | |
| Histidine | 702.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,078.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,809.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,740.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 212.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,230.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 895.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 223.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,238.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,042.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,928.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,758.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 327.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,868.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,014.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,042.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,150.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 667.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.5 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 204.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 41.0 mg | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 72.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 294.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 578.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 7.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 3.9 mg | |
| Copper | 1.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.4 mg | |
| Selenium | 8.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 57.0 mg | — |
| Campesterol | 6.0 mg | — |
| Stigmasterol | 4.0 mg | — |
| Beta-sitosterol | 47.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.9 g | — |
About Lentils, pink, raw
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, pink, raw?
There are 345 calories in 100 g of Lentils, pink, raw, or about 662 calories in 1 cup (192 g).
How much protein is in Lentils, pink, raw?
Lentils, pink, raw contains 25.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Lentils, pink, raw?
Lentils, pink, raw has 59.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Lentils, pink, raw?
Lentils, pink, raw provides 2.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Lentils, pink, raw a good source of?
Lentils, pink, raw is an excellent source of Copper (145% DV), Manganese (62% DV), Folate (B9) (51% DV), Protein (50% DV), Thiamin (B1) (43% DV) and Iron (42% DV) and a good source of Magnesium, Selenium and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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