Lentils Lentejas
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
184
Density
1.84kcal/g
Protein / 100g
21.0g
Carbs / 100g
57.9g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Lentils Lentejas has 1.84 calories per gram (184 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 | 38 g | 70 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 184 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein21.0 g / 100 g27% of calories
- Carbs57.9 g / 100 g73% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Lentils Lentejas is 3.5× as dense than Apple (1.84 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Lentils Lentejas is 1.7× as dense than Chicken Breast (1.84 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Lentils Lentejas is 4.9× less dense than Olive Oil (1.84 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about lentils lentejas
- How many calories are in 100 grams of lentils lentejas?
- Lentils Lentejas contains 184 calories per 100 g, along with 21.0 g of protein, 57.9 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of lentils lentejas?
- Lentils Lentejas has a calorie density of 1.84 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 lentejas?
- One 0.25 cup of Lentils Lentejas weighs about 38 g and provides roughly 70 calories.