Calories in 500g of Dried Lentils
500g of dried lentils (500 g) has 575 calories. That is 29% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 45 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat and 100 g of carbohydrates, a split of 30% protein, 3% fat and 67% carbs. For comparison, 300g of dried lentils has 345 calories. Burning 575 calories takes about 103 minutes of brisk walking or 46 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 500g of dried lentils?
500g of dried lentils weighs about 500 g and has 575 calories.
How much protein is in 500g of dried lentils?
500g of dried lentils has 45 g of protein, which is 90% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 500g of dried lentils?
500g of dried lentils has 100 g of carbohydrates, including 40 g of fiber and 9 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.