Legumes & tofu

Lentils (cooked): calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 116 kcal, 9.0 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 0.4 g fat. A typical serving (1 serving, 150 g) provides about 174 kcal.

Amount
Energy

174 kcal

731 kJ · 9% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein14 g · 35%
Carbohydrates18 g · 47%
Fat0.6 g · 3%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 serving · 150 g
Energy487 kJ / 116 kcal731 kJ / 174 kcal
Fat0.4 g0.6 g
of which saturates0.1 g0.1 g
Carbohydrate12 g18 g
of which sugars1.8 g2.7 g
Fibre7.9 g12 g
Protein9.0 g14 g
Salt0.01 g0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cooked lentils?

116 kcal (487 kJ) per 100 g. 1 serving (150 g) provides about 174 kcal.

How many carbs are in cooked lentils?

12 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.8 g sugars, plus 7.9 g fibre. 1 serving (150 g) has about 18 g carbohydrates.

How much protein is in cooked lentils?

9.0 g protein per 100 g; 1 serving (150 g) has about 14 g. That is 35% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt”, FDC ID 172421. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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