Calories in 1 Cup of Boiled Lentils
1 cup of boiled lentils (198 g) has 230 calories. That is 11% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 18 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 40 g of carbohydrates, a split of 30% protein, 3% fat and 67% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of boiled lentils has 172 and 1 1/2 cups of boiled lentils has 345 calories. Burning 230 calories takes about 41 minutes of brisk walking or 19 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Boiled Lentils: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of boiled lentils?
1 cup of boiled lentils weighs about 198 g and has 230 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of boiled lentils?
1 cup of boiled lentils has 18 g of protein, which is 36% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of boiled lentils?
1 cup of boiled lentils has 40 g of carbohydrates, including 16 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much boiled lentils is 100 calories?
100 calories of boiled lentils is 86 g, about 1/2 cup of boiled lentils.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172421. Original description: Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt. Portion weights are USDA household measures.