Lentils (pink or red, raw) nutrition facts

100 grams of lentils, pink or red, raw contain 358 calories, 24 g of protein, 63 g of carbohydrates and 2.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of copper (144% DV), manganese (75% DV), folate (51% DV) and protein (48% DV). Most of its calories (69%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.

Nutrition Facts
Calories358
% Daily Value*
Total fat 2.17 g3%
Saturated fat 0.38 g2%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 7 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 63.1 g23%
Dietary fiber 10.8 g39%
Protein 23.9 g48%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 48 mg4%
Iron 7.39 mg41%
Potassium 668 mg14%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 26%Carbs 69%Fat 5%
358calories
23.9 gprotein
63.1 gcarbs
2.17 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Copper144%
  • Manganese75%
  • Folate51%
  • Protein48%
  • Thiamin (B1)43%
  • Iron41%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin C1.7 mg2%
Thiamin (B1)0.51 mg43%
Riboflavin (B2)0.11 mg8%
Niacin (B3)1.5 mg9%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.35 mg7%
Vitamin B60.4 mg24%
Folate204 µg51%
Vitamin B120 µg0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium48 mg4%
Iron7.39 mg41%
Potassium668 mg14%
Magnesium59 mg14%
Phosphorus294 mg24%
Zinc3.6 mg33%
Copper1.3 mg144%
Manganese1.72 mg75%
Selenium0 µg0%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat0.38 g2%
Trans fat0 g-
Monounsaturated fat0.5 g-
Polyunsaturated fat1.14 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water7.82 g-

How it compares to other legumes and legume products

Per 100 gLentils (pink or red, raw)Category averageDifference
Calories358202+77%
Protein23.9 g13.8 g+74%
Total carbohydrate63.1 g21.8 g+189%
Total fat2.17 g7.65 g-72%
Dietary fiber10.8 g6.56 g+65%
Sodium7 mg271 mg-97%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 174284. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.