Red lentils
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1 Cup192 g

Calories in 1 1 cup (192 g)
678 calories, 18 from fat
 
Carbs
115 g
 
Proteins
50 g
 
Fat
2 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.3 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Red lentils have high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.12 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (25.7%/cal) - a good source of Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Iron (important in regulating body temperature), Zinc (plays a leading role in weight loss), Magnesium (relaxes the nervous system), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack), Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction), Copper (stimulates the brain) and Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health).
  • Red lentils contain a low amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (52% of DV/100g) and fiber (123% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.5 cal/g)
High
Density
(25.7 %/cal)
Low
Density
(0 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
100%
Protein
38%
Carbs
236%
Fiber
3%
Fat
2%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
1%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Controls the level of sugar in the blood; Essential for healthy bones.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Red lentils

Serving Size: 1 cup (192g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 678 cal
Calories from Fat 18 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 2 g 3.1%
Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 12 mg 0.5%
Total Carbohydrate 115 g 38.3%
Dietary Fiber 59 g 236%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 50 g 100%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 50 IU 1%
Vitamin B6 1 mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 8.4 mg 14%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 1.5 mg 5%
Vitamin K 9.6 mcg 12%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 110 mg 11%
Copper (Cu) 1 mg 50%
Iron (Fe) 14.4 mg 80%
Magnesium (Mg) 236 mg 59%
Manganese (Mn) 2.6 mg 128%
Potassium (K) 1820 mg 52%
Phosphorus (P) 870 mg 87%
Selenium (Se) 16.1 mcg 23%
Zinc (Zn) 9.1 mg 61%