Beans, tofu and legumes
How many calories are in lentils?
Lentils has 116 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 198 g) has 230 calories.
- Calories, 1 cup (198 g)
- 230
- Calories per gram
- 1.2
Low energy density
Calories in lentils by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (198 g) | 230 | 17.8 g | 39.8 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 tbsp (12.3 g) | 14 | 1.1 g | 2.5 g | 0 g |
| 100 g | 116 | 9 g | 20.1 g | 0.4 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 30%
- Carbs 67%
- Fat 3%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 116
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbs
- 20.1 g
- Fat
- 0.4 g
- Fibre
- 7.9 g
- Sugar
- 1.8 g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
Beans, tofu and legumes: lightest first
- Firm tofu 78 cal per 100 g
- Edamame 121 cal per 100 g
- Black beans 132 cal per 100 g
- Kidney beans 127 cal per 100 g
- Chickpeas 164 cal per 100 g
- Tempeh 192 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is lentils high in calories?
It has 1.2 calories per gram, which counts as low energy density. That's more calories per gram than 39% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of lentils?
116 calories, with 9 g protein, 20.1 g carbs and 0.4 g fat.
Where do the calories in lentils come from?
Roughly 30% from protein, 67% from carbs, 3% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 172421: "Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.