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Lentils, 1 cup (198 g), contain about 17.9 g of protein, 15.6 g of fiber and 230 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.
At a glance
- Protein
- 17.9 g
- Fiber
- 15.6 g
- Calories
- 230 kcal
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 7.8 g
Portions from USDA FoodData Central
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Fiber | Carbohydrate | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen serving: 1 cup | 198 g | 230 kcal | 17.9 g | 15.6 g | 39.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 116 kcal | 9 g | 7.9 g | 20.1 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 tbsp | 12.3 g | 14.3 kcal | 1.1 g | 1 g | 2.5 g | 0 g |
A familiar serving, made clear
One cup of cooked lentils is about a bowl-sized portion, with both protein and fiber.
Where these numbers come from
USDA description: Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt. FDC ID: 172421. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.
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