Calories in 1/2 Cup of Boiled Lentils
1/2 cup of boiled lentils (99 g) has 115 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 8.9 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 20 g of carbohydrates, a split of 30% protein, 3% fat and 67% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of boiled lentils has 57 and 3/4 cup of boiled lentils has 172 calories. Burning 115 calories takes about 21 minutes of brisk walking or 9 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 1/2 cup of boiled lentils?
1/2 cup of boiled lentils weighs about 99 g and has 115 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of boiled lentils?
1/2 cup of boiled lentils has 8.9 g of protein, which is 18% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of boiled lentils?
1/2 cup of boiled lentils has 20 g of carbohydrates, including 7.8 g of fiber and 1.8 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.