BeslyLentils: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
How many calories are in lentils? 352 per 100 g, and 676 for 1 cup (192 g). That serving carries 47.2 g protein, 121.7 g carbs and 2.1 g fat.
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Lentils serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 352 | 24.6 | 63.4 | 1.1 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 100 | 7 | 18 | 0.3 |
| 1 cup | 192 | 676 | 47.2 | 121.7 | 2.1 |
Where the calories in lentils come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, lentils gets 27% of its calories from protein, 70% from carbs and 3% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (24.6 g protein, 63.4 g carbs, 1.1 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in lentils
A 1 cup (192 g) of lentils also contains 11.5 mg sodium, 20.5 g fiber, 3.9 g sugar and 0.3 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup (192 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 6 mg | 11.5 mg |
| Fiber | 10.7 g | 20.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g | 3.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 1299.8 mg |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 67.2 mg |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 12.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 8.6 mg |
How lentils compares with similar foods
Among the 5 foods compared here, lentils is number 5 when sorted from the lowest to the highest calories per 100 g (352 kcal). The comparison uses foods from the same food group (legumes & soy) that have a page on Besly.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tofu | 85 | 10.9 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Black Beans | 132 | 8.9 | 23.7 | 0.5 |
| Chickpeas | 164 | 8.9 | 27.4 | 2.6 |
| Hummus | 237 | 7.8 | 15 | 17.8 |
| Lentils (this page) | 352 | 24.6 | 63.4 | 1.1 |
Forms and preparations of lentils
Across the 4 forms listed for lentils, calories range from 114 kcal per 100 g (Lentils) to 352 kcal per 100 g (Lentils, raw).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentils, raw (main entry) | 352 | 24.6 | 63.4 | 1.1 | 1 cup (192 g): 676 kcal |
| Lentils | 114 | 9 | 19.5 | 0.4 | 1 cup cooked (170 g): 194 kcal |
| Lentils, from dried, no added fat | 115 | 8.7 | 19.3 | 0.4 | 1 cup (180 g): 207 kcal |
| Lentils, from canned | 166 | 8.4 | 18.7 | 6.8 | 1 cup (185 g): 307 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of lentils?
1 cup (192 g) of lentils has 676 calories, with 47.2 g protein, 121.7 g carbs and 2.1 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of lentils?
100 g of lentils has 352 calories, 24.6 g protein, 63.4 g carbs and 1.1 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 100 calories.
Is lentils low in carbs?
Carbs supply 70% of the calories in lentils (protein 27%, fat 3%). Per 100 g there are 63.4 g of carbs, and 1 cup (192 g) has 121.7 g, including 20.5 g of fiber.
Recipes with lentils
- Cheesy Baked Lentil Casserole
- Slow Cooker Vegetable Lentil Stew
- Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Stew
- Lighter Koshari (Egyptian Lentils, Rice and Pasta)
- Harira (Moroccan Tomato, Lentil and Chickpea Soup)
- Herbed Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (FDC ID 172420; source tag “usda_fdc:172420”, record us.generic.red_lentils_raw). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.