Red lentils, dry
Red lentils, dry has 358 calories per 100 g, with 23.9 g protein, 63.1 g carbohydrates and 2.2 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup, 192 g) has 687 calories.
358kcal · per 100 g1,498 kJ
- Protein23.9 g
- Carbs63.1 g
- Fat2.2 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber | 10.8 g | 39% |
| Total sugars | — | |
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 59 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Folate (DFE) | 204 µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Water | 7.8 g |
% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.
Nutrition highlights
- High in folate, protein, iron, fiber and carbohydrate — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
- A good source of potassium and magnesium (10–19% DV per 100 g).
- Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
- 6.7 g protein per 100 kcal.
- 52.3 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 10.8 g fiber).
Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.