Lentil Stew⏱ 60 min total

Lentil Stew

Per 1 serving · 429 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
308
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    19g
    24% of calories
  • Carbs
    53g
    66% of calories
  • Fat
    3.4g
    10% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lentil Stew (429 g) has 308 calories, with 19 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 3.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), dietary fiber (38% DV) and Vitamin A (42% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 34% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
72cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.2g
Net carbs
42g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
11g
7.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein38%
  • Dietary fiber38%
  • Vitamin A42%
  • Vitamin C33%
  • Vitamin K21%
  • Thiamine68%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin18%
  • Choline15%
  • Magnesium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium34%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Warm the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the cauliflower and zucchini and cook until slightly tender, 3–5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Rinse the lentils, then add them to the pot with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, partially cover, and cook until the lentils are nearly tender, 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Stir in the canned tomatoes and continue to simmer until the lentils are fully tender and flavors meld, 10–15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Season to taste with salt and black pepper, then serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (429 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A377 μg
42%
Vitamin C29 mg
33%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K26 μg
21%
Thiamine1 mg
68%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin3 mg
18%
Vitamin B61 mg
49%
Folate (B9)355 μg
89%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
38%
Choline84 mg
15%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium80 mg
8%
Iron5 mg
61%
Potassium971 mg
21%
Magnesium56 mg
13%
Phosphorus241 mg
34%
Zinc2 mg
23%
Copper1 mg
57%
Manganese1 mg
52%
Selenium1 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene1,484 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene3,788 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride5 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.2 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene1,015 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.2 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch33 g—
Sucrose3 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 308 calories

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

  • 58min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 37min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 26min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 43min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lentil Stew?

One serving of Lentil Stew (1 serving) has 308 calories, which works out to 72 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lentil Stew high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% 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.

Is Lentil Stew keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 42 g of net carbs and 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lentil Stew?

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

How much sugar is in Lentil Stew?

7.3 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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