Curried Lentils⏱ 40 min total

Curried Lentils

Per 1 serving · 267 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
474
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    15g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    38g
    31% of calories
  • Fat
    32g
    57% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Curried Lentils (267 g) has 474 calories, with 15 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 32 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), dietary fiber (27% DV) and thiamine (38% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 51% and 139% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
178cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.2g
Net carbs
30g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7.7g
1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein31%
  • Dietary fiber27%
  • Thiamine38%
  • Vitamin B627%
  • Folate (B9)63%
  • Pantothenic acid25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin13%
  • Potassium14%
  • Magnesium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium51%
  • Saturated fat139%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Rinse the lentils under cool water. Combine the lentils and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the curry paste and coconut cream. Season with salt to taste, return to a gentle simmer, and cook until the lentils are tender and the sauce is creamy, 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (267 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1 μg
0%
Vitamin C8 mg
9%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
2%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine0.5 mg
38%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
8%
Niacin2 mg
13%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
27%
Folate (B9)252 μg
63%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
25%
Choline46 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium37 mg
4%
Iron5 mg
66%
Potassium660 mg
14%
Magnesium53 mg
13%
Phosphorus251 mg
36%
Zinc3 mg
23%
Copper1 mg
80%
Manganese2 mg
81%
Selenium0.1 μg
0%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene11 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch24 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 474 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 90min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 57min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 39min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 67min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Curried Lentils?

One serving of Curried Lentils (1 serving) has 474 calories, which works out to 178 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Curried Lentils high in protein?

It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Curried Lentils keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 31% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Curried Lentils?

1171 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Curried Lentils?

1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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