Calories in 250g of Dried Lentils
250g of dried lentils (250 g) has 288 calories. That is 14% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 22 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 50 g of carbohydrates, a split of 30% protein, 3% fat and 67% carbs. For comparison, 200g of dried lentils has 230 and 300g of dried lentils has 345 calories. Burning 288 calories takes about 51 minutes of brisk walking or 23 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Dried Lentils: common questions
How many calories are in 250g of dried lentils?
250g of dried lentils weighs about 250 g and has 288 calories.
How much protein is in 250g of dried lentils?
250g of dried lentils has 22 g of protein, which is 45% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 250g of dried lentils?
250g of dried lentils has 50 g of carbohydrates, including 20 g of fiber and 4.5 g of sugars.
How much dried lentils is 100 calories?
100 calories of dried lentils is 87 g, about 1/2 cup of dried lentils.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2707425. Original description: Lentils, from dried, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.