Legumes & Beans

    Calories in Lentils (Cooked)

    116 calories per 100g · 9g protein · 20g carbs · 0.4g fat

    116calories in 100g
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size 100g
    Calories
    116
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 0.4g1%
    Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
    Cholesterol 0mg
    Sodium 2mg0%
    Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
    Dietary Fiber 7.9g28%
    Total Sugars 1.8g
    Protein 9g
    Vitamin C2%
    Calcium1%
    Iron18%
    Potassium8%

    *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

    Macro Breakdown

    How Does Lentils (Cooked) Fit Your Diet?

    % of 2,000 cal/day6%
    116 cal
    % of 150g protein/day6%
    9g protein

    High fiber - 7.9g/100g supports digestive health and blood sugar control.

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    Compare with Similar Foods

    FoodCal
    Lentils (Cooked)you116
    Black Beans (Cooked)132View
    Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (Cooked)164View
    Kidney Beans (Cooked)127View
    Quinoa (Cooked)120View

    All values per 100g.

    Burn Off 116 Calories

    How long to burn 100g of Lentils (Cooked)

    155 lbs (70 kg)
    100 lbs300 lbs

    Walking

    Casual pace ~5 km/h

    28 min

    at 155 lbs

    Running

    Moderate pace ~9 km/h

    12 min

    at 155 lbs

    Cycling

    Moderate effort ~20 km/h

    15 min

    at 155 lbs

    Estimates based on MET values (ACSM). Actual calorie burn varies with fitness level, terrain, and intensity.Steps Calculator →

    Is Lentils (Cooked) Healthy?

    Exceptionally high in iron and folate - one of the best plant-based iron sources.

    116kcal
    Calories / 100g
    9g
    Protein / 100g
    7.9g
    Fiber / 100g
    2mg
    Sodium / 100g

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    Frequently Asked Questions - Lentils (Cooked)

    More Legumes & Beans Nutrition Facts

    Black Beans (Cooked)
    132 cal/100g
    P: 8.9g · C: 24g · F: 0.5g
    Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (Cooked)
    164 cal/100g
    P: 8.9g · C: 27g · F: 2.6g
    Kidney Beans (Cooked)
    127 cal/100g
    P: 8.7g · C: 23g · F: 0.5g

    Put These Numbers to Work

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