Lentils, Dry
Lentils, Dry belongs to the legumes & soy category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 360 kcal with 23.6 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat, 62.2 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is protein — 47% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the high protein foods: the best sources to eat guide). Related entries in the same group include Hyacinth Beans, Mature Seeds and Lentils, Mature Seeds, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein26.2%23.6 g
- Fat4.8%1.9 g
- Carbs69%62.2 g
What this food is high in
Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.
Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ||
| Calories | 360.3 kcal | 18% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% |
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | — | |
| Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber | — | |
| Total Sugars | — | |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 948.9 mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 61.9 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 106.7 mg | 25% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | — | |
| Vitamin A | — | |
| Vitamin D | — | |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | — | |
* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Lentils, Dry?
- A 100 g serving of Lentils, Dry has 360 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
- How much protein is in Lentils, Dry?
- Per 100 g there are 23.6 g of protein — about 47% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Lentils, Dry?
- Per 100 g there are 1.9 g of fat and 62.2 g of carbohydrate.
- What nutrients is Lentils, Dry high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Protein (47% DV), Iron (40% DV), Magnesium (25% DV).
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