Lentils
Packaged product Beans and Legumes Peak
Lentils contains 286 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beans and legumes on FoodFactly (281 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 65.7 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber L | 20 g | 71% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 22.9 g | 46% |
| Iron L | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 260 mg | 6% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein22.9 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 20.6 g)
- Fiber20 gin the top quarter of beans and legumes (median 11.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 1 g)
- Fat1.4 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 0.1 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Lentils
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentils Organic | 286 | 22.9 g | 65.7 g | 1.4 g |
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| Lentils Essential Everyday | 286 | 22.9 g | 65.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Lentils Jack Rabbit | 286 | 22.9 g | 65.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Lentils Harris teeter | 292 | 22.9 g | 62.5 g | 2.1 g |
| Whole green lentils Trader Joe's | 277 | 21.3 g | 63.8 g | 2.1 g |
| Australian Nugget Lentils Galaxy | 296 | 24.2 g | 37.9 g | 2 g |
| Berglinsen Bio-Sonne | 304 | 26 g | 34 g | 0.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lentils?
100 g of Lentils has 286 kcal.
Is Lentils high in protein?
Lentils contains 22.9 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is above the median (median 20.6 g).
How many carbs are in Lentils?
Lentils has 65.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 20 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Lentils?
Lentils contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Lentils contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated January 25, 2023. 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 0071187001777. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 25, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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