Lentils
Packaged product Vegetables Target Stores
Lentils contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 35 g (35 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables on FoodFactly (286 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for iron and 16% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 29 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 65.7 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber L | 20 g | 71% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 22.9 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 6.9 mg | 38% |
| Potassium L | 743 mg | 16% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein22.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber20 gabove the median for vegetables (median 13.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Fat1.4 gabove the median for vegetables (median 0.97 g)
- Sodium29 mgabove the median for vegetables (median 25 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 22.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.7 g | 65.7 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 20 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 29 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Target Stores
- Barcode
- 0085239346563
- Label serving
- 1/4 cup (35 g)
- Category
- Mixed vegetables
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Lentils.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Split Peas Hy-Vee | 286 | 22.9 g | 60 g | 2.9 g |
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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?
100 g of Lentils has 286 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 35 g (35 g): about 100 kcal.
Is Lentils high in protein?
Lentils contains 22.9 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 35 g (35 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Lentils?
Lentils has 65.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 20 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Lentils?
Lentils contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Lentils contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (38% DV) and potassium (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Lentils?
100 g contains 29 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 2659633. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 13, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0085239346563. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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