Green Lentils
Packaged product Beans and Legumes Tesco
Green Lentils contains 162 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 pack, 125 g (125 g) provides about 203 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from protein and 12% 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 281 kcal per 100 g across 82 products.
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 25% of the Daily Value for copper and 18% of the Daily Value for manganese.
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 | 162 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.3 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol L | 0.001 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 24.8 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6.8 g | 24% |
| Total sugars L | 0.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.27 g | 0.5% |
| Protein L | 12.5 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A L | 0.028 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.072 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.62 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) L | 171 µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.001 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium L | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus L | 172 mg | 14% |
| Potassium L | 219 mg | 5% |
| Zinc L | 0.95 mg | 9% |
| Copper L | 0.23 mg | 25% |
| Manganese L | 0.41 mg | 18% |
| Selenium L | 4.8 µg | 9% |
| Iodine L | 8 µg | 5% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 59%
- Fat 12%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12.5 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 20.6 g)
- Fiber6.8 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 11.4 g)
- Sugars0.6 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 1 g)
- Fat2.2 gin the top quarter of beans and legumes (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.3 gin the top quarter of beans and legumes (median 0.1 g)
- Sodium216 mgin the top quarter of beans and legumes (median 24.7 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 9.7 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 8,584,297 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 68.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Cooked Green Lentils (93%) [Water, Green Lentils], Onion, Vegetable Oil [Sunflower Oil and/or Rapeseed Oil], Salt, Yeast Extract, Dextrose, Potato Starch, Herb Extracts [Marjoram, Thyme, Sagel, Onion Extract, Carrot Powder, Parsley, Colour (Curcumin), Black Pepper Extract.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SaltSunflower oilRapeseed (canola) oilOnionYeast
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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 162 kcal. Serving, 0.5 pack, 125 g (125 g): about 203 kcal.
Is Green Lentils high in protein?
Green Lentils contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.6 g in serving, 0.5 pack, 125 g (125 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is below the median (median 20.6 g).
How many carbs are in Green Lentils?
Green Lentils has 24.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.8 g of fiber and 0.6 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 0.3 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Green Lentils contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (43% DV), copper (25% DV), manganese (18% DV), Thiamin (B1) (16% DV) and phosphorus (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Green Lentils?
100 g contains 216 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 28, 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 5059697778544. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 28, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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