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Lentils (Dry) Nutrition Facts

Lentils are a dried food with much of its original water removed, which concentrates its flavor and nutrients. They provide protein, potassium, magnesium, and iron.

Calories360

Protein23.6 g

Carbs62.2 g

Fat1.9 g

ProteinCarbsFat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories360 kcal

Protein23.6 g

Total Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates62.2 g

Fiber10.7 g

Sodium0 mg

Total SugarsNot reported

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 2644283

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates

Water9.451 g

Nitrogen3.771 g

Protein23.56875 g

Total lipid (fat)1.925 g

Ash2.884 g

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate, by difference62.17125 g

Starch37.13 g

Resistant starch16 g

Minerals

Calcium, Ca61.85 mg

Iron, Fe7.158 mg

Magnesium, Mg106.7 mg

Phosphorus, P373.6 mg

Potassium, K948.9 mg

Sodium, Na0 mg

Zinc, Zn3.863 mg

Copper, Cu0.8376 mg

Manganese, Mn1.569 mg

Interesting fact

Nearly a Full Day of Folate

One cup of boiled lentils supplies about 358 mcg DFE of folate, roughly 90% of the 400 mcg DFE Daily Value. Most of the drop from the dry seed is dilution by water, not destruction — dry lentils run 479 mcg DFE per 100 g against 181 mcg DFE per 100 g once boiled.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

Practical guidance

How to choose and store Lentils (Dry)

How to choose

Choose dry beans and lentils that are whole and unbroken, with no debris or moisture.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container; follow the package date.

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Cook with it

Recipes with Lentils (Dry)

Lentil Barley Soup

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Lentil Barley Soup

334 kcal · P 17.9 g · C 62 g · F 1.8 g

1 serving120 min

Lentil Soup

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Lentil Soup

215 kcal · P 13.6 g · C 31 g · F 4.7 g

10 servings55 min

Protein Pancakes

Protein Pancakes

369 kcal · P 10.7 g · C 54.1 g · F 12 g

6 servings40 min

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