Whole Black Lentils
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
333
Density
3.33kcal/g
Protein / 100g
22.2g
Carbs / 100g
62.2g
Fat / 100g
2.2g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Whole Black Lentils has 3.33 calories per gram (333 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 | 45 g | 150 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 333 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein22.2 g / 100 g25% of calories
- Carbs62.2 g / 100 g70% of calories
- Fat2.2 g / 100 g6% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Whole Black Lentils is 6.4× as dense than Apple (3.33 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Whole Black Lentils is 3.1× as dense than Chicken Breast (3.33 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Whole Black Lentils is 2.7× less dense than Olive Oil (3.33 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about whole black lentils
- How many calories are in 100 grams of whole black lentils?
- Whole Black Lentils contains 333 calories per 100 g, along with 22.2 g of protein, 62.2 g of carbohydrates, and 2.2 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of whole black lentils?
- Whole Black Lentils has a calorie density of 3.33 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 whole black lentils?
- One 0.25 cup of Whole Black Lentils weighs about 45 g and provides roughly 150 calories.