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Mujadara Lentil

Moderate calorie density

Calories per 100 g

296

Density

2.96kcal/g

Protein / 100g

16.1g

Carbs / 100g

0.0g

Fat / 100g

9.3g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Mujadara Lentil has 2.96 calories per gram (296 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
Onz28 g83
100 g100 g296

Where the calories come from

  • Protein16.1 g / 100 g44% of calories
  • Carbs0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
  • Fat9.3 g / 100 g56% of calories

Quick comparisons

  • Mujadara Lentil is 5.7× as dense than Apple (2.96 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
  • Mujadara Lentil is 2.8× as dense than Chicken Breast (2.96 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
  • Mujadara Lentil is 3.0× less dense than Olive Oil (2.96 vs 9.00 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about mujadara lentil

How many calories are in 100 grams of mujadara lentil?
Mujadara Lentil contains 296 calories per 100 g, along with 16.1 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrates, and 9.3 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of mujadara lentil?
Mujadara Lentil has a calorie density of 2.96 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one onz of mujadara lentil?
One onz of Mujadara Lentil weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 83 calories.