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Lentils, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of lentils, raw contains 352 calories, with 24.6 g of protein, 63.4 g of carbohydrate and 1.1 g of fat. It provides 10.7 g of fiber and 2 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 27% Carbs 70% Fat 3%
How lentils, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest legumes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentils, raw | 352 kcal | 24.6 g | 63.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Mung beans, raw | 347 kcal | 23.9 g | 62.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Pink or red lentils, raw | 358 kcal | 23.9 g | 63.1 g | 2.2 g |
| Hyacinth beans, raw | 344 kcal | 23.9 g | 60.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Pinto beans, raw | 347 kcal | 21.4 g | 62.6 g | 1.2 g |
Nutrition facts for lentils, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 352 kcal |
| Protein | 24.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63.4 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in lentils, raw
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.75 mg | 83% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.87 mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 1.4 mg | 60% |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.54 mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 281 mg | 22% |
| Choline | 96.4 mg | 18% |
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Calories in common lentils, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of lentils, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (12 g) | 42.2 kcal | 3 g | 7.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 352 kcal | 25 g | 63 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup (192 g) | 676 kcal | 47 g | 122 g | 2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in lentils, raw?
Lentils, raw has 352 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in lentils, raw?
Lentils, raw contains 24.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in lentils, raw?
Lentils, raw contains 2 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is lentils, raw a good source of protein?
Lentils, raw provides 24.6 g of protein per 100 g — about 27% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does lentils, raw have?
Lentils, raw has 10.7 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these lentils, raw calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172420 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
