Lentils in water
Packaged product Beans and Legumes Essential Waitrose
Lentils in water contains 68 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 130 g (130 g) provides about 88 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from protein and 5% 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 116 kcal per 100 g across 52 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 67.7 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.38 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium L | 7.7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 10.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 4.9 g | 10% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 65%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.9 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 5.4 g)
- Fiber1.7 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 3.7 g)
- Fat0.38 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium7.7 mgin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 329 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Essential Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169043677
- Quantity
- 400g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (130 g)
- Category
- Lentil dishes
- Packaging
- en:steel-can
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lentils in water?
100 g of Lentils in water has 68 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 130 g (130 g): about 88 kcal.
How much protein is in Lentils in water?
Lentils in water contains 4.9 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.4 g in serving, 1 serving, 130 g (130 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is below the median (median 5.4 g).
How many carbs are in Lentils in water?
Lentils in water has 10.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Lentils in water?
Lentils in water contains 0.38 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Lentils in water?
100 g contains 7.7 mg of sodium, 0.3% 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.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169043677. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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