Lentil: Calories and Nutrition Analysis


Lentil - calories, kcal

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).

Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.

Nutrition Facts

Lentil
Serving size:
handful of lentil (35 g)  change
handful (35g)tablespoon (15g)glass (200g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
41

% Daily Value

Total Fat 0.13g
0%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 0.7mg
0%

Total Carbohydrates 7.05g
3%

Dietary Fiber 2.77g
10%

Sugars 0.63g

Protein 3.16g
6%

Vitaminium C 0.53mg
1%

Calcium 6.65mg
1%

Iron 1.17mg
7%

Potassium 129.15mg
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 lentil
67% CARBS
30% PROTEIN
3% FAT

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 apple
  • 0.5 glass of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
  • 2 cubes of sugar

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

handful of lentil (35 g) has 41 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
Bike6 min.Bike
Horse ride8 min.Horse ride
Play tennis4 min.Tennis
Run4 min.Run
Swim5 min.Swim
Calories in Lentil Compared with Others in Vegetables Category

100g of Lentil

Nutrition

  • Calories116
  • Carbs Total20.13 g
  • Dietary fiber7.9 g
  • Fat0.38 g
  • Protein9.02 g
  • Water69.64 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A8 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.169 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.073 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)1.06 mg
  • Vit B60.178 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)0.181 mcg
  • Vit C1.5 mg
  • Vit E0.11 mg
  • Vit K0.002 mcg

Minerals

  • Potassium369 mg
  • Phosphorus1.7 mg
  • Magnessium36 mg
  • Calcium19 mg
  • Sodium2 mg
  • Iron3.33 mg
  • Zink1.7 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
Lentil - 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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