Calories in 6 Oz of Canned Lentils

6 oz of canned lentils (170 g) has 282 calories. That is 14% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 14 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 32 g of carbohydrates, a split of 20% protein, 36% fat and 44% carbs. For comparison, 4 oz of canned lentils has 188 and 8 oz of canned lentils has 376 calories. Burning 282 calories takes about 50 minutes of brisk walking or 23 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Canned Lentils Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

282cal

in 6 oz of canned lentils (170 g)

Protein14 g20% of calories

Fat12 g36% of calories

Carbs32 g44% of calories

14% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Canned Lentils calories by serving size

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

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	83	4.2 g	3.4 g	9.3 g
1/2 cup	93 g	154	7.7 g	6.3 g	17 g
100g	100 g	166	8.4 g	6.8 g	19 g
4 oz	113 g	188	9.5 g	7.8 g	21 g
6 oz	170 g	282	14 g	12 g	32 g
1 cup	185 g	307	15 g	13 g	35 g
200g	200 g	332	17 g	14 g	37 g

Canned 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

Firm Tofu144

Boiled Lentils116

Dried Lentils115

Canned Lentils: common questions

How many calories are in 6 oz of canned lentils?

6 oz of canned lentils weighs about 170 g and has 282 calories.

How much protein is in 6 oz of canned lentils?

6 oz of canned lentils has 14 g of protein, which is 28% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 6 oz of canned lentils?

6 oz of canned lentils has 32 g of carbohydrates, including 12 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugars.

How much canned lentils is 100 calories?

100 calories of canned lentils is 60 g, about 1/4 cup of canned lentils.

More about canned lentils

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707426. Original description: Lentils, from canned. Portion weights are USDA household measures.