How many calories are in lentils?

Lentils has about 116 calories per 100g.

How many calories are in a typical portion of lentils?

A typical portion (1 cup, 198 g) has about 230 kcal and 17.8 g of protein.

Lentils provides around 9g of protein per 100g.

Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Lentils has 116 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (198 g) has about 230 kcal.

A legume with fiber, protein, and complex carbs. Nutrition values below are estimates per 100g and can help you track calories and macros.

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Typical portions

Grams

Portion	Weight	Calories	Protein
100 g	100 g	116 kcal	9 g
1 cup	198 g	230 kcal	17.8 g
½ cup	99 g	115 kcal	8.9 g

These values are for cooked lentils. A cup gives about 18 g of protein and 16 g of fiber for around 230 kcal.
Dry lentils roughly double in weight when cooked, so weigh them in the same state you log them.

Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult at a steady pace.

How many calories are in lentils?: Lentils has about 116 calories per 100g.
How many calories are in a typical portion of lentils?: A typical portion (1 cup, 198 g) has about 230 kcal and 17.8 g of protein.
Is lentils high in protein?: Lentils provides around 9g of protein per 100g.
Can I use this for meal tracking?: Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages; brands and preparation can differ.

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