A small legume known for its excellent protein-to-carbohydrate ratio. Whether your goal is keto, weight loss, or bodybuilding, here is the full nutritional breakdown you need to hit your macronutrient goals.
💡 Serving Size Guide
A standard serving of 1 cup cooked weighs approximately 198g.
That means one serving contains 230 calories,
17.8g of protein,
and 39.8g of carbs.
116Calories per 100g
9gProtein
20.1gCarbs
0.4gFat
Calories in any amount of Lentils
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230 kcal ·
17.8g protein ·
39.8g carbs ·
0.8g fat
Lentils calories and macros by amount
Amount
Calories
Protein
Carbs
Fat
1 oz
33 kcal
2.6g
5.7g
0.1g
50 g
58 kcal
4.5g
10.1g
0.2g
100 g
116 kcal
9g
20.1g
0.4g
1 serving: 1 cup cooked (198 g)
230 kcal
17.8g
39.8g
0.8g
150 g
174 kcal
13.5g
30.2g
0.6g
200 g
232 kcal
18g
40.2g
0.8g
250 g
290 kcal
22.5g
50.3g
1g
300 g
348 kcal
27g
60.3g
1.2g
500 g
580 kcal
45g
100.5g
2g
1 lb
526 kcal
40.8g
91.2g
1.8g
Lentils Micronutrients (100g)
Dietary Fiber7.9 g
Total Sugars1.8 g
Net Carbs (Total Carbs - Fiber)12.2 g
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lentils good for weight loss?
With 116 calories per 100g, Lentils can absolutely be part of a healthy diet.
Because it contains 7.9g of dietary fiber and 9g of protein, it helps regulate
satiety. Weight loss ultimately depends on your overall daily caloric deficit (TDEE).
Can I eat Lentils on a Keto Diet?
The ketogenic diet requires you to monitor your Net Carbs. A 100g serving of Lentils has
12.2g of net carbs (20.1g total minus 7.9g fiber).
You should consume this sparingly or avoid it to stay in ketosis.
Does Lentils have high protein?
Providing 9g of protein per 100g, Lentils is lower in protein. You may want to pair it with higher-protein foods to hit your macro targets.
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