Pink lentils (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 192 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein46g26% of calories
- Carbs121g69% of calories
- Fat4.2g5% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Pink lentils (raw) (1 cup, 192 g) has 687 calories, with 46 g of protein, 121 g of carbohydrates and 4.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (69% of calories). It is high in protein (92% DV), dietary fiber (74% DV) and thiamine (82% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein92%
- Dietary fiber74%
- Thiamine82%
- Vitamin B660%
- Folate (B9)98%
- Iron177%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Niacin18%
- Pantothenic acid13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (192 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 6 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 82% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 60% |
| Folate (B9) | 392 μg | 98% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 92 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 14 mg | 177% |
| Potassium | 1,283 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 113 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 564 mg | 81% |
| Zinc | 7 mg | 63% |
| Copper | 3 mg | 278% |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 143% |
| Selenium | 0 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 67 μg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 91 g | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 687 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 130minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 83minCycling (moderate)
- 57minRunning (6 mph)
- 97minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pink lentils (raw)?
One serving of Pink lentils (raw) (1 cup) has 687 calories, which works out to 358 calories per 100 g. That is about 34% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Pink lentils (raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 46 g of protein per serving (92% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% 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 Pink lentils (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 100 g of net carbs and 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Pink lentils (raw)?
13 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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