Lentils
Moderate calorie densityCalories 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
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
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 Cup | 50 g | 180 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 |
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
- Lentils is 24× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.60 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Lentils is 7.8× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.60 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Lentils is 1.4× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.60 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about lentils
- How many calories are in 100 grams of lentils?
- 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 lentils?
- 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 lentils?
- One 0.25 cup of Lentils weighs about 50 g and provides roughly 180 calories.
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