Red Lentils
Packaged product Beans and Legumes Sainsbury's
Red Lentils contains 118 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 80 g (80 g) provides about 94 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from protein and 4% 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 336 kcal per 100 g across 123 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 | 118 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 12 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17.5 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6.8 g | 24% |
| Total sugars L | 0.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7.6 g | 15% |
| 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 29%
- Carbohydrates 67%
- 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
- Protein7.6 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 25 g)
- Fiber6.8 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 13 g)
- Sugars0.8 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat0.5 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 0.2 g)
- Sodium12 mgin the top quarter of beans and legumes (median 5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 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
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
- 00447737
- Label serving
- 80 g
- Category
- Red lentils
- 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 Split Lentils.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Røde linser Coop | 119 | 8 g | 15 g | 1 g |
| Red Lentils M&S Food | 116 | 7.6 g | 17.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Red lentils Marks & Spencer | 113 | 9.1 g | 13.8 g | 0.6 g |
| Foodie market Aldi | 125 | 11 g | 15 g | 0.5 g |
| Rote Linsen Spar S-Budget | 125 | 9.5 g | 14 g | 1.1 g |
| lentille rouge Auzia | 127 | 10.1 g | 16.2 g | 0.58 g |
| Red split lentils Ocado | 101 | 8.7 g | 7.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Red Lentils Asda | 96 | 7.4 g | 18.1 g | 0.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red Lentils?
100 g of Red Lentils has 118 kcal. Serving, 80 g (80 g): about 94 kcal.
How much protein is in Red Lentils?
Red Lentils contains 7.6 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.1 g in serving, 80 g (80 g). About 29% 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 Lentils?
Red Lentils has 17.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.8 g of fiber and 0.8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Red Lentils?
Red Lentils contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.1 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Red Lentils 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 Lentils?
100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 5, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 00447737. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 5, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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