Beans, tofu and legumes
How much protein is in lentils?
Lentils has 9 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 198 g) has 17.8 g of protein and 230 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup (198 g)
- 17.8 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 7.8 g
High protein density
Protein in lentils by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (198 g) | 17.8 g | 230 | 39.8 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 tbsp (12.3 g) | 1.1 g | 14 | 2.5 g | 0 g |
| 100 g | 9 g | 116 | 20.1 g | 0.4 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Firm tofu 11.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Tempeh 10.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Edamame 9.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Kidney beans 6.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Black beans 6.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Chickpeas 5.4 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is lentils high in protein?
Yes. With 7.8 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 71% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of lentils?
9 g, with 116 calories.
How much lentils gives you 30 g of protein?
About 333 g, for roughly 386 calories. That's about 1.7 servings of 1 cup.
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.