Calories in Lentils
- Calories 169.9
- Total Fat 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg
- Sodium 0.0 mg
- Potassium 459.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 29.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 15.0 g
- Sugars 1.0 g
- Protein 12.0 g
- Vitamin A 0.0 IU
- Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
- Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg
- Vitamin D 0.0 IU
- Vitamin E 0.0 mg
- Calcium 26.9 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 4.0 mg
- Magnesium 0.0 mg
- Manganese 0.0 mg
- Niacin 0.0 mg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
- Phosphorus 0.0 mg
- Riboflavin 0.0 mg
- Thiamin 0.0 mg
- Zinc 0.0 mg
Nutrition Summary
With 169.9 calories per serving (1/4 cup (48.0g)), Lentils is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 29.0g per serving (68.8% of calories), with a good 15.0g of dietary fiber. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 15.0g per serving (53% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.
Diet & Nutrition Tags
Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.
Ingredients
Lentils.Ingredient Analysis
No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Lentils. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.
% Daily Value
The following shows how one serving of Lentils contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 169.9 kcal | 8.5% |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 53% ✅ |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% |
| Calcium | 26.9 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 459.8 mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Calorie Analysis
Lentils accounts for 8.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 68.8% of the calories.
Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 169.9 calories in Lentils? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 12.8 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 29.3 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 18.6 min |
| HIIT | 15.7 min |
| Handball | 16.8 min |
You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.
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