How many calories are in lentils?

One 1 cup cooked of lentils (198 g) has about 230 calories. Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories.

How much protein is in lentils?

A 1 cup cooked serving of lentils provides roughly 17.8 g of protein (9 g per 100 g).

What are the macros for lentils?

Per 1 cup cooked: 17.8 g protein, 39.6 g carbs and 0.8 g fat — that's roughly 30% protein, 67% carbs and 3% fat by calories.

How do I log lentils without weighing it?

Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises lentils, estimates the portion, and returns calories and macros in about three seconds — then you can fine-tune it in plain English ("make that two servings").

Legumes, Nuts & Seeds · Nutrition facts

🫘Calories in Lentils

A 1 cup cooked of lentils (198 g) has 230 calories, with 17.8 g protein, 39.6 g carbs and 0.8 g fat.

Calories

230

Protein

17.8 g

Carbs

39.6 g

Fat

0.8 g

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Lentils nutrition by serving size

Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 cup cooked	230	17.8 g	39.6 g	0.8 g
100 g	116	9 g	20 g	0.4 g
1 oz (28 g)	33	2.6 g	5.7 g	0.1 g
1 cup (≈225 g)	261	20.3 g	45 g	0.9 g
200 g	232	18 g	40 g	0.8 g

Values are approximate, rounded from USDA FoodData Central and OpenFoodFacts references. Real plates vary — that's exactly why CalorieScan AI lets you correct any estimate in plain English.

Macro breakdown

Protein 30%Carbs 67%Fat 3%

Per 100 g: 116 cal
Per 1 oz: 33 cal
Fiber: 7.9 g / 100 g

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Frequently asked

How many calories are in lentils?
One 1 cup cooked of lentils (198 g) has about 230 calories. Per 100 g, lentils has 116 calories.
How much protein is in lentils?
A 1 cup cooked serving of lentils provides roughly 17.8 g of protein (9 g per 100 g).
What are the macros for lentils?
Per 1 cup cooked: 17.8 g protein, 39.6 g carbs and 0.8 g fat — that's roughly 30% protein, 67% carbs and 3% fat by calories.
How do I log lentils without weighing it?
Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises lentils, estimates the portion, and returns calories and macros in about three seconds — then you can fine-tune it in plain English ("make that two servings").

More legumes, nuts & seeds

🫘 Kidney Beans 🫘 Black Beans 🫘 Pinto Beans 🧊 Tofu 🫘 Chickpeas 🫛 Hummus 🫛 Soybeans 🧊 Tempeh

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