Green lentils
Packaged product Beans and Legumes Sainsbury's
Green lentils contains 105 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 80 g (80 g) provides about 84 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from protein and 22% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in beans and legumes on FoodFactly, where the median is 271 kcal per 100 g across 37 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Sodium L | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 10.5 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6.2 g | 22% |
| Total sugars L | 0.5 g | |
| Protein L | 7.4 g | 15% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 32%
- Carbohydrates 46%
- Fat 22%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.4 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 22.9 g)
- Fiber6.2 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 8.9 g)
- Sugars0.5 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 1.2 g)
- Fat2.2 gin the top quarter of beans and legumes (median 1.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.8 gin the top quarter of beans and legumes (median 0.13 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.6 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 10.2 g |
|---|
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00391870
- Quantity
- 500g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (80 g)
- Category
- Green lentils
- Packaging
- Plastic
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Green Lentils
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lentils Dakota’s pride | 104 | 9 g | 12.2 g | 0.38 g |
| Green Lentils in Water Freshona | 102 | 7.2 g | 19 g | 0.5 g |
| Green Lentils Sainsbury's | 101 | 9.9 g | 8.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Champagne Region Green Lentils Quinola | 110 | 8.7 g | 12 g | 1.3 g |
| Green lentils Biona | 90 | 6.7 g | 14.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Green lentils Marks & Spencer | 121 | 9.2 g | 15.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Green lentils in water Four seasons | 82 | 6 g | 12 g | 0.5 g |
| Green Lentils in Water Asda | 82 | 5.7 g | 12 g | 0.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Green lentils?
100 g of Green lentils has 105 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 80 g (80 g): about 84 kcal.
How much protein is in Green lentils?
Green lentils contains 7.4 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.9 g in serving, 1 serving, 80 g (80 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22.9 g).
How many carbs are in Green lentils?
Green lentils has 10.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.2 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Green lentils?
Green lentils contains 2.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.8 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Green lentils?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 12, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 00391870. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 12, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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