Red Lentils
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
343
Density
3.43kcal/g
Protein / 100g
22.9g
Carbs / 100g
62.9g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Red Lentils has 3.43 calories per gram (343 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 | 35 g | 120 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 343 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein22.9 g / 100 g27% of calories
- Carbs62.9 g / 100 g73% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Red Lentils is 6.6× as dense than Apple (3.43 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Red Lentils is 3.2× as dense than Chicken Breast (3.43 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Red Lentils is 2.6× less dense than Olive Oil (3.43 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about red lentils
- How many calories are in 100 grams of red lentils?
- Red Lentils contains 343 calories per 100 g, along with 22.9 g of protein, 62.9 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of red lentils?
- Red Lentils has a calorie density of 3.43 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 red lentils?
- One 0.25 cup of Red Lentils weighs about 35 g and provides roughly 120 calories.