Black Lentil Dhal

Packaged product Beans and Legumes MERCHANT GOURMET

Black Lentil Dhal contains 122 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 122 kcal.

Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from fat and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in beans and legumes on FoodFactly, where the median is 171 kcal per 100 g across 18,681 products.

100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 12% of the Daily Value for potassium.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Black Lentil Dhal by MERCHANT GOURMET, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
122kcal per 100 g
5.9 gprotein
17.2 gcarbohydrates
4.2 gfat
122kcal in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 122 kcal
Total fat L 4.2 g 5%
Saturated fat L 2.4 g 12%
Cholesterol L 0.003 mg 0%
Sodium L 193 mg 8%
Total carbohydrates L 17.2 g 6%
Dietary fiber L 4.2 g 15%
Total sugars L 2 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 5.9 g 12%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0.003 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.097 mg8%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.014 mg1%
Niacin (B3) L 0.36 mg2%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.096 mg2%
Vitamin B6 L 0.42 mg25%
Folate (B9) L 10 µg3%
Vitamin B12 L 0.003 µg0.1%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 50.9 mg4%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 577 mg12%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%
Iodine L 14.7 µg10%
Chloride L 45.1 mg2%

% 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: 18%Carbohydrates: 53%Fat: 29%122kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 18%
  • Carbohydrates 53%
  • Fat 29%

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

Vitamin B625%Potassium12%Iodine10%Thiamin (B1)8%Calcium4%Folate (B9)3%Niacin (B3)2%Chloride2%Pantothenic acid (B5)2%Riboflavin (B2)1%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein5.9 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 6.8 g)
  • Fiber4.2 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 3.8 g)
  • Sugars2 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 2.6 g)
  • Fat4.2 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 2.7 g)
  • Saturated fat2.4 gin the top quarter of beans and legumes (median 0.5 g)
  • Sodium193 mgbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 199 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal4.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water21.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L68 µg
Other components (3)
Water L21.8 g
Alcohol L0 g
Caffeine L0 mg

Product details

Brand
MERCHANT GOURMET
Barcode
5056215600486
Quantity
250 g
Label serving
1 serving (100 g)
Category
black dhal
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Cooked Black Lentils (70%) (Water, Black Lentils), Coconut Cream (10%), Tomato Paste, Tomato, Onion (2.0%), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil and/or Rapeseed Oil), Tomato Juice, Onion Powder (0.8%), Coriander Leaf, Mustard Seed (0.8%), Coriander Powder, Sugar, Cumin Powder (0.5%), Salt, Garlic Powder, Ginger Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Black Pepper, Stabiliser: Guar Gum; Potato Starch, Yeast Extract, Dextrose, Basil, Chilli Powder, Fenugreek, Turmeric Powder, Cassia, Dill, Onion Extract (0.1%), Caraway, Cayenne Pepper, Carrot Powder, Fennel Seed, Paprika, Clove Powder, Parsley, Pepper Extract, Celery Extract, Colour: Curcumin; Marjoram Extract, Thyme Extract, Sage Extract.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: TomatoOnionSugarSaltGarlicCinnamonYeast

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5056215600486. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 2, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Black Lentil Dhal?

100 g of Black Lentil Dhal has 122 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g): about 122 kcal.

How much protein is in Black Lentil Dhal?

Black Lentil Dhal contains 5.9 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.9 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is below the median (median 6.8 g).

How many carbs are in Black Lentil Dhal?

Black Lentil Dhal has 17.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Black Lentil Dhal?

Black Lentil Dhal contains 4.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Black Lentil Dhal contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (25% DV) and potassium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Black Lentil Dhal?

100 g contains 193 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated August 2, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.