Calories in Lentilles, brut
Generic food Raw Haricots et légumineuses
Lentilles, brut contains 352 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cuillère à soupe (12 g) provides about 42 kcal.
Roughly 70 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27 % from protein and 3 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in légumes et produits à base de légumineuses on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 120 % of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 84 % of the Daily Value for cuivre and 73 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (B1).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 352 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1,1 g | 1 % |
| Saturated fat C | 0,15 g | 0,8 % |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium M | 6 mg | 0,3 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 63,4 g | 23 % |
| Dietary fiber I | 10,7 g | 38 % |
| Total sugars C | 2 g | |
| Protein M | 24,6 g | 49 % |
| Vitamine A C | 2 µg | 0,2 % |
| Vitamine C I | 4,5 mg | 5 % |
| Vitamine D Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E M | 0,49 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamine K C | 5 µg | 4 % |
| Thiamine (B1) M | 0,87 mg | 73 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) M | 0,21 mg | 16 % |
| Niacine (B3) M | 2,6 mg | 16 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) M | 2,1 mg | 43 % |
| Vitamine B6 M | 0,54 mg | 32 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 479 µg | 120 % |
| Vitamine B12 Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Choline C | 96,4 mg | 18 % |
| Calcium M | 35 mg | 3 % |
| Fer M | 6,5 mg | 36 % |
| Magnésium M | 47 mg | 11 % |
| Phosphore M | 281 mg | 22 % |
| Potassium M | 677 mg | 14 % |
| Zinc M | 3,3 mg | 30 % |
| Cuivre M | 0,75 mg | 84 % |
| Manganèse M | 1,4 mg | 61 % |
| Sélénium M | 0,1 µg | 0,2 % |
% 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 27 %
- Carbohydrates 70 %
- Fat 3 %
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
- Protein24,6 gin the top quarter of légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 8,9 g)
- Fiber10,7 gin the top quarter of légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 5,3 g)
- Sugars2 gbelow the median for légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 2,2 g)
- Fat1,1 gbelow the median for légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 1,4 g)
- Saturated fat0,15 gbelow the median for légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 0,21 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8,3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Graisses monoinsaturées C | 0,19 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées C | 0,53 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Étoile M | 49,9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucre ? | 1,5 g |
| Glucose Z | 0 g |
| Fructose ? | 0,27 g |
| Lactose Z | 0 g |
| Maltose ? | 0,3 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophane I | 0,22 g |
|---|---|
| Thréonine I | 0,88 g |
| Isoléucine I | 1,1 g |
| Leucine I | 1,8 g |
| Lysine I | 1,7 g |
| Méthionine I | 0,21 g |
| Cystine I | 0,32 g |
| Phénylalanine I | 1,2 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0,66 g |
| Valine I | 1,2 g |
| Arginine I | 1,9 g |
| Histidine I | 0,69 g |
| Alanine I | 1 g |
| Acide aspartique I | 2,7 g |
| Acide glutamique I | 3,8 g |
| Glycine I | 1 g |
| Proline I | 1 g |
| Sérine I | 1,1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) I | 0,41 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| CFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0,003 g |
| CFA 16:0 I | 0,14 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0,015 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0,18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0,11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0,003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0,006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Bêta-carotène M | 23 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopène Z | 0 µg |
| Lutéine + zéaxanthine Z | 0 µg |
| Rétinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotène, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamine D (D2 + D3), Unités internationales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthine, bêta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocophérol, bêta M | 0 mg |
| Tocophérol, gamma M | 4,2 mg |
| Tocophérol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotriénol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotriénol, bêta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotriénol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotriénol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Eau M | 8,3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool Z | 0 g |
| Caféine Z | 0 mg |
| Cendres M | 2,7 g |
| Théobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Énergie C | 1 473 kJ |
| Vitamine A, UI C | 39 IU |
| Acide folique Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, nourriture M | 479 µg |
| Vitamine E, ajoutée Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamine B-12, ajoutée Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Lentilles
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentilles, germés, brut Raw | 106 | 9 g | 22,1 g | 0,55 g |
| Lentilles, germés, cuits, frites, sans sel Cooked | 101 | 8,8 g | 21,3 g | 0,45 g |
| Lentilles, germés, cuits, frites, avec sel Cooked | 101 | 8,8 g | 21,3 g | 0,45 g |
| Lentilles, bouillie Cooked | 116 | 9 g | 20,1 g | 0,38 g |
| Lentilles, rose ou rouge, brut Raw | 358 | 23,9 g | 63,1 g | 2,2 g |
| Lentilles, graines matures, cuits, bouillie, avec sel Cooked | 114 | 9 g | 19,5 g | 0,38 g |
| Lentilles, sécher Dried or dry | 351 | 23,6 g | 62,2 g | 1,9 g |
| Lentilles, NFS | 166 | 8,4 g | 18,7 g | 6,9 g |
| Lentilles, à partir de produits séchés, graisse ajoutée Dried or dry | 166 | 8,4 g | 18,7 g | 6,9 g |
| Lentilles, à partir de produits séchés, pas de gras ajouté Dried or dry | 115 | 9 g | 20 g | 0,38 g |
| Lentilles, de conserves Canned | 166 | 8,4 g | 18,7 g | 6,8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fèves de courge, graines matures, brut Raw | 347 | 24,3 g | 61,9 g | 1,3 g |
| Pois à coque, cathjang, graines matures, brut Raw | 343 | 23,9 g | 59,6 g | 2,1 g |
| Haricots, rose, graines matures, brut Raw | 343 | 21 g | 64,2 g | 1,1 g |
| Pois à coque, fréquent (yeux noirs), couvreur, sud), graines matures, brut Raw | 336 | 23,5 g | 60 g | 1,3 g |
| Haricots, adzuki, graines matures, brut Raw | 329 | 19,9 g | 62,9 g | 0,53 g |
| Haricots, blanc, graines matures, brut Raw | 333 | 23,4 g | 60,3 g | 0,85 g |
| Haricots, rein, rouge, graines matures, brut Raw | 337 | 22,5 g | 61,3 g | 1,1 g |
| Pigeons (graz rouge), graines matures, brut Raw | 343 | 21,7 g | 62,8 g | 1,5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lentilles?
100 g of raw lentilles has 352 kcal. 1 cuillère à soupe (12 g): about 42 kcal. 1 tasse (192 g): about 676 kcal.
Is raw lentilles high in protein?
Raw lentilles contains 24,6 g of protein per 100 g (49 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 cuillère à soupe (12 g). About 27 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other légumes et produits à base de légumineuses, that is among the highest quarter (median 8,9 g).
How many carbs are in raw lentilles?
Raw lentilles has 63,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10,7 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw lentilles?
Raw lentilles contains 1,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,15 g is saturated (0,8 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw lentilles contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (120 % DV), cuivre (84 % DV), Thiamine (B1) (73 % DV), manganèse (61 % DV) and Acide pantothénique (B5) (43 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lentilles?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0,3 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lentilles have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lentilles, brut has 352 kcal, while lentilles, germés, cuits, frites, sans sel has 101 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 avril 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172420. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 avril 2019. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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