Food nutrition facts

Lentils: 230 calories per 1 cup cooked (198 g)

Per 1 cup cooked (198 g): 18g protein, 40g carbs, 0.8g fat, and 15.6g fiber.

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  • 18g protein
  • 40g carbs
  • 0.8g fat

Quick answer

Lentils contains 230 calories per 1 cup cooked (198 g). It is a useful fit for vegetarian diets and other structured nutrition plans when the serving size is measured clearly.

What to know

How Lentils fits a practical nutrition plan

Nutrition snapshot

  • 230 calories per serving
  • 18g protein
  • 40g carbohydrates
  • 0.8g fat
  • 15.6g fiber

Why people use it

  • Very high fiber per serving
  • Plant protein and complex carbs in one food
  • Inexpensive and shelf-stable as dry lentils

Diet fit

  • Vegetarian diets
  • Higher-fiber plans
  • Budget meal prep

Related foods

Foods often paired with lentils

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