Calories in Lentils

With 229.7 calories per serving (1 cup cooked (198g) (198.0g)), Lentils is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 39.9g per serving (67.1% of calories), with a good 15.6g of dietary fiber. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 15.6g per serving (56% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

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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.

The following shows how one serving of Lentils contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

Lentils accounts for 11.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 67.1% of the calories.

How long would it take to burn off the 229.7 calories in Lentils? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

Most people focus on calories burned during exercise, but the bigger number is happening when you're sitting still. Your body burns somewhere between 1,200 and 2,000 calories a day just keeping you alive — breathing, pumping blood, regulating temperature, repairing cells.