Indian lentil dhal
Packaged product Beans and Legumes Whitworths
Indian lentil dhal contains 123 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from protein and 25% 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 165 kcal per 100 g across 15,901 products.
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 31% of the Daily Value for copper and 23% of the Daily Value for manganese.
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 | 123 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 120 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars L | 1.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 8.9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.058 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.51 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) L | 142 µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 32.4 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium L | 42.6 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus L | 175 mg | 14% |
| Potassium L | 307 mg | 7% |
| Zinc L | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper L | 0.28 mg | 31% |
| Manganese L | 0.53 mg | 23% |
| Selenium L | 4.1 µg | 7% |
| Iodine L | 2.5 µg | 2% |
| Chloride L | 2.2 mg | 0.1% |
% 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 31%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 25%
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
- Protein8.9 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 6.5 g)
- Fiber3.1 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 3.8 g)
- Sugars1.5 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 2.6 g)
- Fat3.2 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 2.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 0.4 g)
- Sodium120 mgbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 198 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 7.8 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 11.4 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 69.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Whitworths
- Barcode
- 5000234052825
- Category
- indian-lentil-dhal
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cooked Lentils (76%) (Water, Green Lentils, Black Lentils), Soya Protein Pieces. Coconut Cream, Tomato Puree, Onions, Herbs and Spices (1%) (including Coriander, Ginger, Chilli), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil or Rapeseed Oil), Glucose Syrup, Salt, Garlic Puree, Soya Sauce (Soya Beans, Wheat, Salt). For allergens including cereals containing gluten see ingredients in bold.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: TomatoOnionGlucose syrupSaltGarlicSunflower oilRapeseed (canola) oil
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Indian lentil dhal?
100 g of Indian lentil dhal has 123 kcal.
How much protein is in Indian lentil dhal?
Indian lentil dhal contains 8.9 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is above the median (median 6.5 g).
How many carbs are in Indian lentil dhal?
Indian lentil dhal has 13 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Indian lentil dhal?
Indian lentil dhal contains 3.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Indian lentil dhal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (35% DV), copper (31% DV), manganese (23% DV), phosphorus (14% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Indian lentil dhal?
100 g contains 120 mg of sodium, 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 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000234052825. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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