Calories in Lentil curry
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Lentil curry contains 111 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (240 g) provides about 266 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 43% from carbohydrates and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in bean, pea, legume dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 164 kcal per 100 g across 23 foods.
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for copper and 16% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 111 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.7 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 383 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.3 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 3.2 g | |
| Protein C | 3.7 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 37 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 7.7 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.6 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.062 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.81 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 63 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.01 µg | 0.4% |
| Choline C | 19.1 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 78 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 292 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.59 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Selenium C | 1.5 µg | 3% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 43%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein3.7 gin the lowest quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 5.9 g)
- Fiber3.4 gin the lowest quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 4.2 g)
- Sugars3.2 gin the top quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 0.28 g)
- Fat5.7 gabove the median for bean, pea, legume dishes (median 4.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gin the top quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 0.72 g)
- Sodium383 mgin the top quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 296 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.047 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.039 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.29 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.56 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 374 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 4,470 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 73 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 107 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 76.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 63 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black bean salad | 94 | 3.1 g | 12.6 g | 3.9 g |
| Lentil curry with rice | 118 | 3.3 g | 18.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Refried beans | 90 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
| Beans and franks | 138 | 6.7 g | 17.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Refried beans with meat | 99 | 7.8 g | 11.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Beans and rice, with tomatoes | 137 | 4.7 g | 21.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Sandwich spread, meatless | 149 | 8 g | 9 g | 9 g |
| Beans and tomatoes, fat added | 142 | 6.1 g | 17.8 g | 5.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in lentil curry?
100 g of lentil curry has 111 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 266 kcal.
How much protein is in lentil curry?
Lentil curry contains 3.7 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.8 g in 1 cup (240 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other bean, pea, legume dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5.9 g).
How many carbs are in lentil curry?
Lentil curry has 12.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.4 g of fiber and 3.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in lentil curry?
Lentil curry contains 5.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does lentil curry contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (17% DV) and Folate (B9) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in lentil curry?
100 g contains 383 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707431. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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