Calories in 1/2 Cup of Canned Lentils
1/2 cup of canned lentils (93 g) has 154 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 7.7 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 17 g of carbohydrates, a split of 20% protein, 36% fat and 44% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of canned lentils has 77 and 3/4 cup of canned lentils has 230 calories. Burning 154 calories takes about 27 minutes of brisk walking or 12 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Canned Lentils: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of canned lentils?
1/2 cup of canned lentils weighs about 93 g and has 154 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of canned lentils?
1/2 cup of canned lentils has 7.7 g of protein, which is 15% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of canned lentils?
1/2 cup of canned lentils has 17 g of carbohydrates, including 6.8 g of fiber and 1.5 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707426. Original description: Lentils, from canned. Portion weights are USDA household measures.