Calories in 2 Tbsp of Boiled Lentils

2 tbsp of boiled lentils (25 g) has 29 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 2.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 30% protein, 3% fat and 67% carbs. For comparison, 1 tbsp of boiled lentils has 14 and 3 tbsp of boiled lentils has 43 calories. Burning 29 calories takes about 5 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Boiled Lentils Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

29cal

in 2 tbsp of boiled lentils (25 g)

Protein2.2 g30% of calories

Fat0.1 g3% of calories

Carbs5 g67% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Boiled Lentils calories by serving size

Common amounts of boiled lentils with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tbsp	12 g	14	1.1 g	0 g	2.5 g
2 tbsp	25 g	29	2.2 g	0.1 g	5 g
50g	50 g	58	4.5 g	0.2 g	10 g
1/2 cup	99 g	115	8.9 g	0.4 g	20 g
100g	100 g	116	9 g	0.4 g	20 g
4 oz	113 g	132	10 g	0.4 g	23 g
1 cup	198 g	230	18 g	0.8 g	40 g
200g	200 g	232	18 g	0.8 g	40 g

Boiled Lentils vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other beans and legumes.

Dry Lentils360

Raw Pink or Red Lentils358

Raw Lentils352

Canned Lentils166

Black Beans131

Boiled Lentils116

Dried Lentils115

Boiled Lentils: common questions

How many calories are in 2 tbsp of boiled lentils?

2 tbsp of boiled lentils weighs about 25 g and has 29 calories.

How much protein is in 2 tbsp of boiled lentils?

2 tbsp of boiled lentils has 2.2 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 2 tbsp of boiled lentils?

2 tbsp of boiled lentils has 5 g of carbohydrates, including 1.9 g of fiber and 0.4 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.

More about boiled lentils

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172421. Original description: Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt. Portion weights are USDA household measures.