How many calories are in lentils?

1 cup of lentils has 280 calories, with 48 g of carbs, 20 g of protein and 0 g of fat. Per 100 g that is 323 kcal.

Lentils are a staple in many global cuisines, renowned for their nutritional profile which includes high protein and fiber content. They are versatile, easy to prepare, and an excellent addition to a variety of dishes from soups to salads.

Calories in kcal. Carbs, protein and fat in grams.

Per Cup

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g
1/4 cup	70	12	5
1/3 cup	93	16	7
1/2 cup	140	24	10
1 cup	280	48	20
2 cups	560	96	40

Per Tablespoon

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g
1/2 tbsp	8	1.4	0.6
1 tbsp	16	2.8	1.2
2 tbsp	32	5.6	2.4
3 tbsp	48	8.4	3.6

Per Teaspoon

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g
1/2 tsp	3	0.5	0.2
1 tsp	5	1	0.4
2 tsp	10	2	0.8
3 tsp	15	3	1.2

Grams (g)

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g	Fat g
50g	162	28	12	0.5
100g	323	56	25	1
200g	646	112	50	2

Ounces (oz)

Amount	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g	Fat g
1 oz	92	16	7	0.3
2 oz	184	32	14	0.6
3 oz	276	48	21	0.9

In real meals

Meals.Chat users have logged lentils 1,233 times. The typical portion is 100 g, about 116 kcal. It most often shows up with spices, white rice and rice.

Common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of lentils?

Lentils have 280 calories in 1 cup.

What is the protein content in 100 grams of lentils?

100 grams of lentils contain 25 grams of protein.

How many carbs are in 2 cups of lentils?

There are 96 grams of carbs in 2 cups of lentils.

What is the fat content in 50 grams of lentils?

50 grams of lentils have 0.5 grams of fat.

How many calories are in 3 tablespoons of lentils?

There are 48 calories in 3 tablespoons of lentils.