Calories in 3 Oz of Dry Lentils
3 oz of dry lentils (85 g) has 306 calories. That is 15% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 20 g of protein, 1.6 g of fat and 53 g of carbohydrates, a split of 26% protein, 5% fat and 69% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of dry lentils has 204 and 4 oz of dry lentils has 409 calories. Burning 306 calories takes about 55 minutes of brisk walking or 25 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Dry Lentils: common questions
How many calories are in 3 oz of dry lentils?
3 oz of dry lentils weighs about 85 g and has 306 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of dry lentils?
3 oz of dry lentils has 20 g of protein, which is 40% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of dry lentils?
3 oz of dry lentils has 53 g of carbohydrates.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods. FDC ID 2644283. Original description: Lentils, dry. Portion weights are USDA household measures.