Lentil Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in lentil
100g of lentil contain about 116 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| handful
| tablespoon
| glass
For example, a handful of lentil (35 g) contain about 41 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).
Lentil key facts
The nutrients that matter most in fruit and vegetables, per 100 g, compared with carrot.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Lentil | Carrot a common vegetable |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1.8 g | – |
| Fiber | 7.9 g | 2.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Potassium | 369 mg | 320 mg |
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
LentilServing size:
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 41 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of handful of lentil is similar to that of, for example:
- 0.5 medium apple (96 kcal)
- 0.5 medium banana (116 kcal)
- 1.5 medium carrots (25 kcal each)
- 0.5 medium potato (69 kcal)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about lentil nutrition.
100g of Lentil
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
- Phosphorus 1.7 mg
- Magnessium 36 mg
- Calcium 19 mg
- Sodium 2 mg
- Iron 3.33 mg
- Zink 1.7 mg
Per 100 g, Lentil 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 lentil?
- Handful of lentil (35g)41 kcal
- Tablespoon of lentil (15g)17 kcal
- Glass full of lentil (200g)232 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of lentil33 kcal
Foods with similar calories:
- Cooked lentils calories 115 kcal
- Jasmine rice (cooked) calories 116 kcal
- Broccoli slaw salad calories 116 kcal
- Cranberry salad calories 116 kcal
- Cooked yam calories 116 kcal
- Boiled lentils calories 116 kcal
- Smoked or grilled salmon calories 117 kcal
- Chicken piccata calories 117 kcal
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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.
