Lentils (cooked, boiled, salted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 198 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g31% of calories
- Carbs39g66% of calories
- Fat0.8g3% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Lentils (cooked, boiled, salted) (1 cup, 198 g) has 226 calories, with 18 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories). It is high in protein (36% DV), dietary fiber (56% DV) and thiamine (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 20% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein36%
- Dietary fiber56%
- Thiamine28%
- Vitamin B627%
- Folate (B9)90%
- Pantothenic acid25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)11%
- Niacin13%
- Choline12%
- Potassium16%
- Magnesium17%
- Selenium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium20%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (198 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) | 358 μg | 90% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 25% |
| Choline | 65 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 38 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 731 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 71 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 356 mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 6 μg | 10% |
Full breakdown · 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 10 μg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.5 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
676 calLentils (raw)1 cup+450 cal
230 calLentils (cooked, boiled, unsalted)1 cup+4 cal
150 calTasty Bite Madras Lentil, Organic, Original⅔ cup−76 cal
120 calTrader Joe's Steamed Lentils½ cup−106 cal
170 cal365 Whole Foods Market Organic Green Lentis¼ cup dry−56 cal
110 calGreat Value Lentils½ cup−116 cal
Burning 226 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 43minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 27minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lentils (cooked, boiled, salted)?
One serving of Lentils (cooked, boiled, salted) (1 cup) has 226 calories, which works out to 114 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Lentils (cooked, boiled, salted) high in protein?
Yes. It has 18 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (7.9 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Lentils (cooked, boiled, salted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 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 Lentils (cooked, boiled, salted)?
471 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Lentils (cooked, boiled, salted)?
3.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
