green lentils in water

Packaged product Beans and Legumes Sainsbury's

Green lentils in water contains 82 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/2 of a can, 200g (200 g) provides about 164 kcal.

Roughly 59% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for beans and legumes on FoodFactly (90 kcal per 100 g).

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

green lentils in water by Sainsbury's, product photo
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82kcal per 100 g
6.1 gprotein
10.9 gcarbohydrates
0.6 gfat
164kcal in serving, 1/2 of a can, 200g (200 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 82 kcal
Total fat L 0.6 g 0.8%
Saturated fat L 0.1 g 0.5%
Sodium L 12 mg 0.5%
Total carbohydrates L 10.9 g 4%
Dietary fiber L 4.4 g 16%
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 6.1 g 12%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%

% 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: 33%Carbohydrates: 59%Fat: 7%82kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 33%
  • Carbohydrates 59%
  • Fat 7%

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 A0%Vitamin C0%Vitamin E0%Vitamin K0%Choline0%Iron0%Magnesium0%Phosphorus0%Zinc0%Copper0%

Nutritional insights

  • Fiber4.4 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 4 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat0.6 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 0.7 g)
  • Saturated fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 0.2 g)
  • Sodium12 mgin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 291 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal7.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0.3 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L10.8 g
Other components (1)
Caffeine L0 mg

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
01167177
Quantity
400g
Label serving
1/2 of a can (200g)
Category
Prepared lentils
Packaging
en:aluminium-tin,en:metal-can
Nutri-Score
B as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Green Lentils, Water, Firming Agent (Calcium Chloride).

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

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 01167177. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in green lentils in water?

100 g of green lentils in water has 82 kcal. Serving, 1/2 of a can, 200g (200 g): about 164 kcal.

How much protein is in green lentils in water?

Green lentils in water contains 6.1 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.2 g in serving, 1/2 of a can, 200g (200 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein.

How many carbs are in green lentils in water?

Green lentils in water has 10.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.4 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 green lentils in water?

Green lentils in water contains 0.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.1 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in green lentils in water?

100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.