Boiled Lentils Nutrition Facts & Calories


Boiled lentils - calories, kcal

Calories in boiled lentils

100g of boiled lentils contain about 116 calories (kcal).
Calories per: ounce | handful | tablespoon | teaspoon | cup | half cup

For example, a handful of boiled lentils (34 g) contains about 39 calories.

This is about 2% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).

Boiled lentils key facts

The nutrients that matter most in cooked food, per 100 g.

Nutrient (per 100 g)Boiled Lentils
Protein9 g
Fat0.4 g
Carbohydrates20 g
Sodium2 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Boiled Lentils
Serving size:
handful of boiled lentils (34 g)  change
handful (34g)tablespoon (12g)teaspoon (4g)cup (198g)half cup (99g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
39

% Daily Value

Total Fat 0.13g
0%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 0.68mg
0%

Total Carbohydrates 6.84g
2%

Dietary Fiber 2.69g
10%

Sugars 0.61g

Protein 3.07g
6%

Vitaminium C 0.51mg
1%

Calcium 6.46mg
0%

Iron 1.13mg
6%

Potassium 125.46mg
3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in boiled lentils
67% CARBS
30% PROTEIN
3% FAT

To visualize how much 39 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of handful of boiled lentils is similar to that of, for example:

Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about boiled lentils nutrition.

handful of boiled lentils (34 g) has 39 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
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Calories in Boiled Lentil Compared with Others in Cooked Category

100g of Boiled Lentils

Nutrition

  • Calories 116
  • Carbs Total 20.13 g
  • Dietary fiber 7.9 g
  • Fat 0.38 g
  • Protein 9.02 g
  • Water 69.64 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A 8 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.169 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.073 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin) 1.06 mg
  • Vit B6 0.178 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.181 mcg
  • Vit C 1.5 mg
  • Vit E 0.11 mg
  • Vit K 0.002 mcg

Minerals

  • Potassium 369 mg
  • Magnessium 36 mg
  • Calcium 19 mg
  • Sodium 2 mg
  • Iron 3.33 mg

Per 100 g, Boiled lentils is an excellent source of fiber (28% DV) and a good source of iron (19% DV).

Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods the body does not digest; it supports digestion and helps you feel full. The FDA Daily Value is 28 g.

How many calories are in boiled lentils?

  • Handful of boiled lentils (34g)39 kcal
  • Tablespoon of boiled lentils (12g)14 kcal
  • Teaspoon of boiled lentils (4g)5 kcal
  • Cup of boiled lentils (198g)230 kcal
  • Half cup of boiled lentils (99g)115 kcal
  • Ounce (oz) of boiled lentils33 kcal
Boiled lentils - caloies, wieght

About the data

Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.

Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.

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