Calories in 1/2 Cup of Dried Lentils
1/2 cup of dried lentils (90 g) has 104 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 8.1 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 18 g of carbohydrates, a split of 30% protein, 3% fat and 67% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of dried lentils has 52 and 3/4 cup of dried lentils has 155 calories. Burning 104 calories takes about 18 minutes of brisk walking or 8 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 1/2 cup of dried lentils?
1/2 cup of dried lentils weighs about 90 g and has 104 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of dried lentils?
1/2 cup of dried lentils has 8.1 g of protein, which is 16% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of dried lentils?
1/2 cup of dried lentils has 18 g of carbohydrates, including 7.1 g of fiber and 1.6 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.