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French Green Lentils

Moderate calorie density

Calories per 100 g

360

Density

3.60kcal/g

Protein / 100g

26.0g

Carbs / 100g

60.0g

Fat / 100g

1.0g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

French Green Lentils has 3.60 calories per gram (360 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

PortionWeightCalories
0.25 Cup50 g180
100 g100 g360

Where the calories come from

  • Protein26.0 g / 100 g29% of calories
  • Carbs60.0 g / 100 g68% of calories
  • Fat1.0 g / 100 g3% of calories

Quick comparisons

  • French Green Lentils is 6.9× as dense than Apple (3.60 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
  • French Green Lentils is 3.4× as dense than Chicken Breast (3.60 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
  • French Green Lentils is 2.5× less dense than Olive Oil (3.60 vs 9.00 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about french green lentils

How many calories are in 100 grams of french green lentils?
French Green Lentils contains 360 calories per 100 g, along with 26.0 g of protein, 60.0 g of carbohydrates, and 1.0 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of french green lentils?
French Green Lentils has a calorie density of 3.60 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one 0.25 cup of french green lentils?
One 0.25 cup of French Green Lentils weighs about 50 g and provides roughly 180 calories.