🫘 Cooked lentils: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of cooked lentils has about 116 kcal; 1 bowl (200 g) has about 232 kcal. Below are the calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat per 100 g and per typical portion.
Calories in a typical portion
A typical portion is 1 bowl (200 g), with about 232 kcal and 18 g of protein: roughly 12% of a 2,000 kcal reference day.
| 100 g | 1 bowl (200 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 116 | 232 |
| Protein (g) | 9 | 18 |
| Carbs (g) | 20 | 40 |
| Fat (g) | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Where do the calories come from?
Most of the energy comes from carbohydrates: about 67% of the calories. Per 100 g: 9 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 0.4 g fat.
How to log it accurately
The biggest error comes from the amount, not the food: a generous serving can be twice the typical portion. In Balanza you photograph the plate and it estimates the grams, or you pick a portion from the search, and you can adjust the grams before saving.
Log it in two seconds
In Balanza you photograph the plate or type its name, and the values are worked out and added to your diary. Free, no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a portion of cooked lentils?
1 bowl (200 g): about 232 kcal and 18 g of protein.
How many calories are in 100 g of cooked lentils?
100 g of cooked lentils has about 116 kcal, with 9 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 0.4 g fat.
Is cooked lentils high in protein?
Moderately: about 9 g of protein per 100 g. Useful as part of a meal, but not a main protein source.
How do I track cooked lentils in my food diary?
The easiest way: photograph the plate in the Balanza app or type the food name, and the amount, calories and protein are worked out for you. You can adjust the grams before saving.
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Values are approximate and rounded, per 100 g of the edible part, based on food composition tables such as USDA FoodData Central. Real values vary with brand, variety and preparation. They are guidance, not a laboratory measurement.