Calories in 1/4 Cup of Dried Lentils

1/4 cup of dried lentils (45 g) has 52 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 9 g of carbohydrates, a split of 30% protein, 3% fat and 67% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of dried lentils has 104 calories. Burning 52 calories takes about 9 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Dried Lentils Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

52cal

in 1/4 cup of dried lentils (45 g)

Protein4 g30% of calories

Fat0.2 g3% of calories

Carbs9 g67% of calories

3% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Dried Lentils calories by serving size

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

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1/4 cup	45 g	52	4 g	0.2 g	9 g
50g	50 g	58	4.5 g	0.2 g	10 g
1/2 cup	90 g	104	8.1 g	0.3 g	18 g
100g	100 g	115	9 g	0.4 g	20 g
4 oz	113 g	130	10 g	0.4 g	23 g
1 cup	180 g	207	16 g	0.7 g	36 g
200g	200 g	230	18 g	0.8 g	40 g

Dried 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

Black Beans131

Boiled Lentils116

Dried Lentils115

Dried Lentils: common questions

How many calories are in 1/4 cup of dried lentils?

1/4 cup of dried lentils weighs about 45 g and has 52 calories.

How much protein is in 1/4 cup of dried lentils?

1/4 cup of dried lentils has 4 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1/4 cup of dried lentils?

1/4 cup of dried lentils has 9 g of carbohydrates, including 3.6 g of fiber and 0.8 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.

More about dried lentils

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.