Red Lentil Penne
Packaged product Beans and Legumes Sainsbury's
Red Lentil Penne contains 160 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 200 g (200 g) provides about 319 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% 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 340 kcal per 100 g across 71 products.
100 g provides 91% of the Daily Value for copper, 52% of the Daily Value for manganese and 35% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 160 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 23.8 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 0.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 12.4 g | 25% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.41 mg | 24% |
| Calcium L | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 6.3 mg | 35% |
| Magnesium L | 74 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus L | 330 mg | 26% |
| Potassium L | 750 mg | 16% |
| Zinc L | 3.9 mg | 35% |
| Copper L | 0.82 mg | 91% |
| Manganese L | 1.2 mg | 52% |
| Chloride L | 78.2 mg | 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein12.4 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 25 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 7.6 g)
- Sugars0.6 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 1.5 g)
- Fat0.8 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 0.38 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 1.8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.4 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 43.6 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 8.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00359566
- Label serving
- 1 portion (200 g)
- Category
- Dry lentil pasta
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Red lentil flour (100%)
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 Red Lentil Penne?
100 g of Red Lentil Penne has 160 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 200 g (200 g): about 319 kcal.
Is Red Lentil Penne high in protein?
Red Lentil Penne contains 12.4 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.8 g in serving, 1 portion, 200 g (200 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 25 g).
How many carbs are in Red Lentil Penne?
Red Lentil Penne has 23.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Red Lentil Penne?
Red Lentil Penne contains 0.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Red Lentil Penne contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (91% DV), manganese (52% DV), zinc (35% DV), iron (35% DV) and phosphorus (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Red Lentil Penne?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated May 15, 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 00359566. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 15, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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