Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Red Lentils (Dry)
Quick answer
Red Lentils (Dry) has 358 kcal per 100 g, with 23.9 g of protein, 63.1 g of carbs and 2.2 g of fat.
- Calories
- 358kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 23.9g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 63.1g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 2.2g
- per 100 g
- Protein 26% · 23.9 g
- Carbs 69% · 63.1 g
- Fat 5% · 2.2 g
Calories in any amount of Red Lentils (Dry)
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 100 g. Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 358kcal
- Protein
- 23.9g
- Carbs
- 63.1g
- Fat
- 2.2g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 101 kcal | 6.8 g | 17.9 g | 0.6 g |
| 50 g | 179 kcal | 12 g | 31.6 g | 1.1 g |
| 100 g | 358 kcal | 23.9 g | 63.1 g | 2.2 g |
| 150 g | 537 kcal | 35.9 g | 94.7 g | 3.3 g |
| 200 g | 716 kcal | 47.8 g | 126.2 g | 4.3 g |
| 250 g | 895 kcal | 59.8 g | 157.8 g | 5.4 g |
| 300 g | 1,074 kcal | 71.7 g | 189.3 g | 6.5 g |
| 500 g | 1,790 kcal | 119.6 g | 315.5 g | 10.9 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1,624 kcal | 108.5 g | 286.2 g | 9.8 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup: 192 g | 687 kcal | 45.9 g | 121.2 g | 4.2 g |
Red Lentils (Dry) nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 358 kcal | – |
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% |
| Total fat | 2.17 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.38 g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.5 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.14 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber | 10.8 g | 39% |
| Total sugars | Not reported | – |
| Sodium | 7 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 7.39 mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 59 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 294 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin K | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate (DFE) | 204 µg | 51% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.51 mg | 43% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Caffeine | Not reported | – |
| Alcohol | Not reported | – |
| Water | 7.82 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Red Lentils (Dry) fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 52.3g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 6.7g
- Energy density
- 3.58kcal/g
- medium
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 63.1 g − 10.8 g = 52.3 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Red Lentils (Dry) gives 6.7 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 3.58 kcal/g, Red Lentils (Dry) is medium on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Lentils, pink or red, raw” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 174284, retrieved . How we calculate.