Lentils

Lentils · Lens culinaris

Lentils, sprouted, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Lentils, sprouted, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

5%
106 kcal Calories
18%
9.0 g Protein
8%
22.1 g Carbs
1%
0.6 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 40/100

How many beneficial nutrients Lentils, sprouted, 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, sprouted, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Lentils, sprouted, 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).

Copper39% Folate (B9)25% Manganese22% Thiamin (B1)19% Protein18% Vitamin C18% Iron18% Phosphorus14% Zinc14% Pantothenic Acid (B5)12% Vitamin B611%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate22.1 g
8%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.6 g
1%
Saturated Fat0.1 g
0%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids38.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids181.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein9.0 g
18%
Histidine257.0 mg
Isoleucine326.0 mg
Leucine628.0 mg
Lysine712.0 mg
Methionine105.0 mg
Phenylalanine442.0 mg
Threonine328.0 mg
Valine399.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)2.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C16.5 mg
18%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)0.2 mg
19%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin (B3)1.1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
11%
Folate (B9)100.0 mcg
25%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.6 mg
12%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium25.0 mg
2%
Iron3.2 mg
18%
Magnesium37.0 mg
9%
Phosphorus173.0 mg
14%
Potassium322.0 mg
7%
Sodium11.0 mg
0%
Zinc1.5 mg
14%
Copper0.4 mg
39%
Manganese0.5 mg
22%
Selenium0.6 mcg
1%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash1.0 g

About Lentils, sprouted, 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, sprouted, raw?

There are 106 calories in 100 g of Lentils, sprouted, raw, or about 82 calories in 1 cup (77 g).

How much protein is in Lentils, sprouted, raw?

Lentils, sprouted, raw contains 9.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Lentils, sprouted, raw?

Lentils, sprouted, raw has 22.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Lentils, sprouted, raw?

Lentils, sprouted, raw provides 0.6 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Lentils, sprouted, raw a good source of?

Lentils, sprouted, raw is an excellent source of Copper (39% DV), Folate (B9) (25% DV) and Manganese (22% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1), Protein, Vitamin C, Iron, Phosphorus and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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